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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 …
Chairman Bryant Briefs Four Cabinet Members in Latest DC Trip
February 2, 2024During his whirlwind trip to the nation’s capital, Chairman John Hope Bryant met with four members of The Cabinet: Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, Secretary …
A Statement from Operation HOPE CEO John Hope Bryant on the Passing of Dexter King
January 22, 2024I am deeply saddened by the loss of Dexter Scott King, who once served as CEO of the King Center, and spent his entire life working side by side with …
HOPE Global Forums: Day 3 — Perseverance
December 13, 2023Contributed by HOPE Volunteer Tiana Allen Tuesday December 12th 2023 HOPE Global Forums Day 3 The 3rd and final day of the HOPE Global Forums on December 12th 2023 was packed with conversations …
HOPE Global Forums: Day 2 — “Access”
December 12, 2023Contributed by HOPE Volunteer Tiana Allen Monday December 11th 2023 The HOPE Global Forums completes its 2nd day of discussions. These open forums that Chairman Bryant cleverly calls “meetings,” invite corporate partners, …
“I Just Want to Pay My Bills On Time”: Calvine’s Credit and Budgeting Dreams Come True
December 8, 2023Calvine and her coach, Alisha, met in March 2020. The pandemic had just started, and neither knew what to expect. Her credit was in bad shape, being in the low …
Unbanked to Banked with First Independence
November 16, 2023Anthony B. first encountered Operation HOPE at the Sickle Cell Association of Michigan Annual Walk, and he immediately connected with our services and mission. After struggling with his finances for …