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Cracking the Code: How Small Changes Made a Big Difference for the Clomans
July 18, 2024Mother and daughter Natalie and Alexis Cloman enrolled in the Credit and Money Management program with Operation HOPE to achieve their financial dreams. Their journey began with different challenges: Alexis …

A “Credit” to Her Family and Community
April 11, 2024written by: Lisa Karel After enduring a series of difficult life events—including homelessness—Marshelle Woodland was desperate for some hope. She found it, quite literally, after she heard John Hope Bryant, …

Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy and Advancing the Dream with Operation HOPE
April 4, 2024Any oppressive system’s greatest fear is encapsulated in two powerful forces: hope and dreams. These forces remind us that despite the adversities we face—be it injustice, discomfort, or dissatisfaction—there remains …

David Pays It Forward
April 3, 2024written by: Lisa Karel If Operation HOPE’s mission is to get people excited about financial literacy, then David Bradley is a shining example of just how effective its programs can …

Saluting Lance Triggs — 30 Years of Service to Operation HOPE and the Communities We Serve
March 30, 2024Today, my dear friend Lance Triggs celebrates 30 years of service to Operation HOPE. Let that sink in for a moment. Three decades, virtually his entire professional life, dedicated to …

Celebrating the Freedman’s Bank: Our History and Hope for the Future
March 4, 2024Freedom, self-determination, opportunity—these words capture the essence and meaning of one of our nation’s most important institutions, the Freedman’s Bank, established during the Reconstruction era. Nearly 160 years ago, President …

Sweet Legacy: The Mom + Daughter Duo Behind Kayla’s Italian Ice
February 19, 2024written by: Y. Theresa Bostic Every mother carries a vision, a hope that her children will grow to be strong, dynamic individuals who will leave an indelible mark upon the …

Operation HOPE Announces Leadership Promotions and Additions
February 9, 2024Operation HOPE, today announced multiple promotions and additions to its Executive Management team. Kevin Boucher, a 20-year industry veteran, has been promoted to EVP, Chief Communications and Strategy Officer. Mr. Boucher …

Operation HOPE Founder & Chairman John Hope Bryant Recognized by TIME Magazine as One of 18 Black Leaders Working to Close the Racial Wealth Gap
February 6, 2024Atlanta, Ga. (February 6, 2024) – Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, announced today that its Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer …