Blog Posts
From No Credit to a 762 FICO Score: Now Maximiliano Can Grow the Family Business
September 25, 2026Written by Enevy Leach, Operation HOPE Financial Wellbeing Coach Maximiliano works at his family’s small janitorial business, with a vision to expand. However, when he applied for a credit card, …
Operation HOPE Helps Entrepreneurs Evaluate and Validate Business Ideas
Entrepreneurship isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey, and support shouldn’t be either. Whether a founder is scaling a multi-million-dollar enterprise or testing a concept, Operation HOPE provides tailored guidance at every stage …
Proving It’s Possible: Reaching Homeownership and an 800+ Credit Score
In early 2024, Crystal found herself at Sybil Smith Family Village, a transitional living program. It was there that she attended a financial literacy workshop led by Financial Wellbeing Coach …
National Pan-Hellenic Council Endorses Operation HOPE’s 1MBB NEXT GEN Initiative
September 22, 2026Historic Divine Nine governing body calls on its members nationwide to mentor the next generation of Black entrepreneurs ATLANTA (September 22, 2026) — The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC), the …
Building HOPE in Our Communities: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Through Economic Empowerment
By Maribel Medina, Program Manager, Hispanic Initiatives Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate the cultures, traditions, stories, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino communities across …
Operation HOPE Expands Leadership Team as the Movement for Inclusive Capitalism Grows
September 15, 2026Chris V. Rey, J.D., joins as President of HOPE Initiatives; veteran news executive John D. Nichols named Head of Executive Communications ATLANTA — Operation HOPE is proud to announce two …
Operation HOPE Expands Partnership with the T.D. Jakes Foundation to Launch HOPE Inside at T.O.R.I.
August 14, 2026Operation HOPE is proud to announce the expansion of its partnership with the T.D. Jakes Foundation through the launch of a new HOPE Inside location housed within the Thriving Opportunities …
Systems, Structure and Strategy: Helping Entrepreneurs to Scale
August 12, 2026Entrepreneurs can turn to Operation HOPE for coaching at every stage of their business, whether launching a new venture or scaling to meet surging demand. When Shannon reached out, her …
Grad Student Turns to Operation HOPE for Extra “Credit”
Operation HOPE is dedicated to providing financial education for people of all ages – starting with dedicated programs for students and young adults. For clients that are both adults and …
Building “A Future with Purpose” while Navigating Economic Reintegration
August 7, 2026Mr. Deshazor had arrived at one of our Maryland hubs in January, shortly after his release from incarceration, with the desire and perseverance to rebuild. He was starting with $35,000, …