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Operation HOPE Partners with Robinhood to Expand ‘The 1865 Project’ Nationwide
September 29, 2023Groundbreaking initiative supports ongoing mission to finish the work of the Freedman’s Bank; Partnership expands economic opportunity for all through increased access to technology and education ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Operation HOPE today …

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. …

Operation HOPE Announces Expansion of Its Award-Winning One Million Black Businesses Initiative at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting
September 19, 2023“1MBB Next Gen” Commitment to Action leverages HBCUs as a pipeline to successfully identify and nurture 5,000 aspiring Black entrepreneurs Groundbreaking 1MBB initiative aims to bolster U.S. small business ownership …

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 …

Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman & CEO John Hope Bryant Receives Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Outstanding Voice” Award for Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion in Business
September 13, 2023Bryant honored with “Outstanding Voice” Award for advocacy and impact in advancing equality among diverse communities nationwide. ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Atlanta Business Chronicle announced that Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder, and CEO John Hope …

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 …

Operation HOPE, Westside Future Fund, and Cadence Bank Join Forces to Drive Financial Empowerment and Community Growth in Atlanta’s Historic Westside
August 30, 2023Financial Literacy Services and Homeownership Support Provided to Families and Aspiring Entrepreneurs at No Cost ATLANTA– August 30, 2023 – Operation HOPE, Westside Future Fund (WFF), and Cadence Bank are …

KeyBank Partners with Operation HOPE to Provide Homebuyer Education & Financial Education to the Communities it Serves
August 29, 2023Financial coaches are serving in multiple branches across KeyBank’s footprint to provide one-on-one and group financial assistance and access to programming at no cost ATLANTA, August 29, 2023 – KeyBank …