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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 …
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 …
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 …
Operation HOPE Shares “Commitment to Action” at Clinton Global Initiative 2023
September 20, 2023Each year, the Clinton Global Initiative gathers many of the world’s top “doers” who are committed to taking meaningful action to make the world a better place for us all. …
Sadie’s “Maid”-to-Order Dream Comes to Life
September 14, 2023Leaving home is rarely an easy thing to do. But when mom calls and asks that you move from one state to another to assist with her growing business, you …
We Remain Hopeful and Resilient: Remembering 9/11
September 11, 2023On September 11, 2001, our world changed forever. We faced immense grief as thousands of lives were stolen from us, and our nation experienced a sorrow unparalleled in our recent …
Filling the Gaps with Knowledge
September 8, 20231 Million Black Businesses is about more than just creating 1 million Black businesses by 2030. It’s also about helping existing Black entrepreneurs enhance their skills, grow their network, and …
Rachel Finds a Sense of Community Among Fellow Entrepreneurs
August 25, 2023Entrepreneurs and small business owners come to Operation HOPE at different stages of their business life cycle and with different levels of business knowledge. Most enter the program with just …
Honoring the Legacy of Clarence Avant: A Tribute from Operation HOPE
August 16, 2023In the tapestry of change-makers, advocates, and community builders, some threads shine more brightly than others. Today, we at Operation HOPE want to take a moment to honor one of …
The Little Lady Driving Big Success
August 11, 2023They say big things come in small packages. Cora Cleasants agrees and would be the first to tell you that that saying is about her. This 5’3”, grandmother of four …