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Operation HOPE Ventures Invests $25,000 in The Black Coffee Company
March 18, 2024

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 …

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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 …

Operation HOPE Founder and Chairman John Hope Bryant Named to Georgia Trend’s 2024 ‘100 Most Influential Georgians’ List

Bryant honored again for unwavering commitment to business growth and bettering the lives of diverse communities  ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — John Hope Bryant, the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, …

Persisting in Hope: Dr. King’s Enduring Message for Us Today

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, his legacy, and his work — they’re just too vast to be summed up in a single theme, or even to adequately cover in a …

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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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Celebrating the Freedman’s Bank: Our History and Hope for the Future
March 4, 2024 by Louis Deas

Freedom, 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, 2024 by Louis Deas

written 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, 2024 by Louis Deas

Operation 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, 2024 by Louis Deas

Atlanta, 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 …