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OPERATION HOPE CEO JOHN HOPE BRYANT ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF LATEST BOOK, “FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR ALL” ON APRIL 16th
March 21, 2024

ATLANTA, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Operation HOPE announced today that Wiley will publish “FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR ALL,” written by its Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant, on April 16, 2024. From the best-selling author of “Up from …

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Republic of Zambia to Become First Nation to Join Operation HOPE’s ‘Financial Literacy for All’ Initiative

ATLANTA and NEW YORK – The Republic of Zambia and Operation HOPE today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote financial literacy. Under the MOU, the two parties will …

Operation HOPE Ventures Invests $25,000 in The Black Coffee Company

Support of 1MBB Start-up Continues to Fuel Rise of Black-Owned Business in America ATLANTA, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Operation HOPE Ventures, a wholly owned subsidiary of Operation HOPE, is proud to announce …

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“Turning Points: Sandra’s Journey to Financial Freedom with Operation HOPE”

In April 2023, Sandra embarked on a transformative journey towards financial freedom, initially referred by a real estate agent with the aspiration to purchase a home and enhance her savings. …

OPERATION HOPE CELEBRATES 159th ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDMAN’S BANK BY ADDING NEW LOCATIONS TO ITS NATIONAL HOPE INSIDE NETWORK

The national nonprofit announced four new branches to its growing portfolio of nearly 300 offices serving 1,000+ locations across the U.S. Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income …

Operation HOPE CEO John Hope Bryant Receives Prestigious Legacy Leadership Award From Hyatt Hotels

Financial literacy champion joins distinguished list of past luminaries such as Coretta Scott King, Congressman John Lewis, and Ambassador Andrew Young ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Hyatt Regency Atlanta proudly celebrated the legacy …

Victoria’s Journey to Homeownership Through Operation HOPE

Victoria’s journey to homeownership began in October 2022, marked by a fierce determination to provide a stable, nurturing environment for her three teenagers. As a single mother working two jobs …

McDonald’s Corporation Demonstrates Commitment to Community Empowerment Through $1 Million Contribution to Operation HOPE’s ‘1865 Project’

ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Operation HOPE today announced that McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is deepening its partnership with the Atlanta-based non-profit as a ‘Founder’s Circle’ member of The 1865 Project. McDonald’s Corporation’s generous contribution of $1 million, …

Operation HOPE Receives Tenth Consecutive ‘Four-Star Rating’ and Two Outstanding Beacons from Charity Navigator

NEWS PROVIDED BYOperation HOPE, Inc.  23 Jan, 2024, 07:00 ET Significant milestone includes 100% rating in Accountability and Finance; 95% rating in new Culture and Community category; Places organization among top …

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Black Enterprise: Juneteenth, Reparations, and Financial Literacy for All
- June 22, 2023

Chairman John Hope Bryant recently sat down with Black Enterprise‘s Ida Harris, Director of Digital Content, to discuss the economic state of Black America to commemorate Juneteenth. In this 40-minute interview, …

The U.S. will see a major shift in policy after the midterm elections, says Kevin O’Leary
- November 7, 2022

Venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary and Operation Hope CEO John Hope Bryant join CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss what a potential shift in Congressional power could mean for small businesses. Click …

Operation HOPE Rings The Opening Bell at Nasdaq
- April 9, 2022

Operation HOPE was honored to represent Financial Literacy for All, a national initiative working to embed financial literacy into American culture, at the Nasdaq Opening Bell Ceremony to kick-off Financial …

Financial literacy is a civil rights issue of our generation, says Operation Hope CEO
CNBC Squawk Box - April 5, 2022

Operation Hope CEO John Hope Bryant joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss why financial literacy is important to the U.S. economy and how to improve it.

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A “Credit” to Her Family and Community
April 11, 2024 by Louis Deas

written 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, 2024 by Louis Deas

Any 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, 2024 by HOPE Team

written 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, 2024 by Louis Deas

Today, 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 …