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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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“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 …
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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 …
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Sharing Mahalo from Maui
October 27, 2023“On Aug. 8th, our lives were upheaved due to the unexpected Lahaina Wildfires. We have been displaced for three months now. We have been paying out of pocket for housing after …
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US Bank Gives a HOPE Inside a Fresh, New Look!
October 10, 2023US Bank has remodeled the space adjacent to their North Minneapolis branch for the last six months for HOPE coaches to meet with clients. The site was a rallying point for …
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Remembering Senator Diane Feinstein, A Friend of HOPE and the Community
October 4, 2023We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of Diane Feinstein, longtime Senator from California. She was a lioness in the Senate, a trailblazer for women, and a tireless advocate …