Blog Posts
Remembering Christine King Farris: A Legacy of Empowerment and Hope
June 30, 2023Today, we mourn the loss of a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to fighting for equality, justice, and lifting up underserved communities. Christine King Farris, sister of the iconic …
A Strong Foundation for a Family Legacy
“I don’t think I would have found my dream home had it not been for Operation HOPE,” said Nicole, a graduate of our Homeownership Coaching Program. Like many Americans feeling …
“Purpose-Driven Media”: Operation HOPE + Wall Street Journal at Cannes Film Festival
Financial dignity isn’t just an American issue — it’s a global one. For centuries, this issue has sparked revolution, wars, and social movements all with the aim of of expanding …
Black Enterprise: Juneteenth, Reparations, and Financial Literacy for All
June 22, 2023Chairman 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, …
OPERATION HOPE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF ‘THE 1865 PROJECT’
June 19, 2023Nonprofit Initiates Challenge to Level the Economic Playing Field for Underserved Americans by Finishing the Work of The Freedman’s Bank ATLANTA, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In recognition of Juneteenth, Operation HOPE, a national …
OPERATION HOPE’S AWARD-WINNING “1 MILLION BLACK BUSINESSES” INITIATIVE CONTINUES TO CREATE, BUILD AND SUSTAIN NEW ENTREPRENEURS
May 25, 2023Quarterly data reveals positive impact and legacy building in underserved communities ATLANTA, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Operation HOPE, the nation’s leading non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, today announced the continued growth …
Hope and Love: Earth’s Most Sustainable Resources
May 19, 2023Rita Mister, the creator behind the sustainable fashion house One Piece Wear, came to Operation HOPE and the One Million Black Business (1MBB) program a year ago seeking to grow …
Operation HOPE and Clark Atlanta University Host ChatGPT Creator and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Discuss the Future of Artificial Intelligence in the Black Community
May 15, 2023Altman engages with Atlanta’s Black business leaders, public officials and HBCU students ATLANTA (May 15, 2023) – Operation HOPE recently partnered with Clark Atlanta University (CAU) to host two events …
A HOPE Perspective on Life
May 13, 2023My name is Judy Davis, and I am a client of Ms. Regina Osei with Operation HOPE. Mary Anderson with Trustmark Bank felt Regina was the ideal person to help me …
Fast Company Awards Operation HOPE’s 1 Million Black Business Initiative with ‘World Changing Ideas’ Award
May 2, 2023Innovative program continues to create new Black-owned businesses by providing tools and resources in historically underserved communities ATLANTA (May 2, 2023) – Operation HOPE, the nation’s leading non-profit in financial …