Blog Posts
Easing Fears About Finances
March 24, 2023Brandi Wilson started with Operation HOPE in December of 2019. When she started, her credit score was in the mid-500s, little-to-nothing in savings, and was unsure of the best way …
A statement on partner banks $30B pledge to First Republic
March 17, 2023We are proud of the eight Operation HOPE partners – JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Truist, U.S. Bank, PNC, Citigroup – which are placing deposits in First Republic …
John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE Honored at the Georgia State Capital
Legislators Honor HOPE’s Thirty-Year Commitment to Empowering Underserved Communities Through Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship ATLANTA— On Thursday, March 16, 2023, Operation HOPE’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, John Hope Bryant, was …
Setting the Foundation for a Strong Financial Future
March 10, 2023Financial struggles can be overwhelming, and at times, it feels like there is no way out. However, with the right resources and support, anyone can take control of their finances …
Wetzel’s Pretzels Makes Franchise Ownership More Accessible for Women and Minorities Through Access to Equity Program
March 8, 2023Company Aims to Increase Diversity in the Restaurant Industry by Offering Financial Discounts, Expanded Recruitment Efforts, Educational and Mentorship Opportunities for Underrepresented Groups PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is …
Miracle on Large Cove
March 3, 2023Many women help give life to the financial dignity movement that Operation HOPE is leading. Many of these women are the financial wellbeing coaches who are on the ground helping …
Operation HOPE, U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Treasury Host Roundtable to Celebrate Freedman’s Bank
March 1, 2023Operation HOPE CEO John Hope Bryant Joins SBA Administrator Isabella Guzman and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo to Lead Roundtable Discussion with Black Leaders on Advancing Black Entrepreneurship …
Homeownership—An Achievement Worth Working For
February 23, 2023When you’re far off from your goal, learning that it may take years to reach a big financial milestone can be overwhelming. But when you have your heart set on …
One Step Back, Three Steps Forward
February 17, 2023Aaron Bush attended an Operation HOPE workshop through our strategic alliance partner, NPower, back in 2020. He came to HOPE shortly after the workshop to find assistance with improving his …
Honoring a Legend, Thomas Dortch, Jr.
February 16, 2023Today we mourn the loss of a dear friend, ally, and advocate of Operation HOPE and underserved communities and people, everywhere —Mr. Thomas Dortch, Jr. If you were in a person …