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From HOPE to Homes: Why We Celebrate ‘Housing America Month’

At Operation HOPE, we know how important affordable housing can be. We have held clients’ hands as they walked from homelessness to renting to owning—achieving not only stability in their …

Raising Your Hand for Financial Guidance is an Act of Bravery

Like many Americans, Danna Perdue-Melton grew up in a household where financial literacy was not a common topic of conversation. When Danna finally did start learning about money and credit …

FOUR LESSONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS AT A CROSSROADS

Sherrie Savage’s entrepreneurial journey began with a simple idea: a self-published coloring book. As an illustrator, she sought a unique way to promote her work beyond social media and found …

How Are You Future Proofing? Preparing Today for a Stronger Tomorrow

***Share how you’re future-proofing in the comment section below*** How Are You Future Proofing? Preparing Today for a Stronger Tomorrow The future doesn’t wait but we can prepare for it. …

More Than Skin Deep: Entrepreneur and Operation HOPE Share the “Care Factor”

As a spa owner and esthetician instructor at a technical college, Xiomara’s philosophy of care goes beyond the surface. As an instructor, she teaches the required courses on skincare techniques …

Retiree Leans on God’s “Will” and Operation HOPE’s “Way” to Serve Community

From a bitter divorce to homelessness to cancer, Dr. Monroe Johnson Jr. has had more than his fair share of challenges in life. Dr. Johnson faced these trials with resilience …

Closing the Gap in Black Homeownership

A special post written by Chairman John Hope Bryant I was recently interviewed by ABC News’ Janai Norman to discuss troubling new data on Black homeownership. The Financial Times found that Black …

InvestFest 2025: From Hustle to Ownership—Four Founders Backed, A Community Energized

A John Hope Bryant blog post | Aug 26, 2025 |  Atlanta showed out. A record crowd, 25,000+ strong, packed InvestFest this weekend, proving (again) that when knowledge meets access, people move. Our closing-session …

From Hustle to Holdings: A Black Wealth Blueprint

August is National Black Business Month, a time to celebrate Black entrepreneurship, innovation, and the powerful role that Black-owned businesses play in fueling our economy and communities. This year, Operation …

Empowering Columbus: Building Pathways to Financial Freedom with Operation HOPE

COLUMBUS, OH — August 1, 2025 — In the heart of Ohio, Operation HOPE is empowering individuals and families across Columbus to rewrite their financial stories. Through its nationally recognized …