Blog Posts

Byron Regains His Financial Freedom
November 25, 2023A few years ago, Byron suffered an injury in an accident at his job. Soon after, he was laid off due to COVID. Unfortunately, he was not prepared for the …

Unbanked to Banked with First Independence
November 16, 2023Anthony B. first encountered Operation HOPE at the Sickle Cell Association of Michigan Annual Walk, and he immediately connected with our services and mission. After struggling with his finances for …

Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman & CEO John Hope Bryant Receives 2023 “Outstanding Voice” Award
November 14, 2023Bryant honored by The Atlanta Business Chronicle for advancing equality in the business community ATLANTA , Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Atlanta Business Chronicle announced that Operation HOPE‘s Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant received its 2023 …

Sharing Mahalo from Maui
October 27, 2023“On Aug. 8th, our lives were upheaved due to the unexpected Lahaina Wildfires. We have been displaced for three months now. We have been paying out of pocket for housing after …

Operation HOPE Global Spokesman, Ambassador Andrew Young, Honored with the French Legion of Honor
October 26, 2023Prestigious further honor recognizes Young’s exceptional contributions to human rights, equality and the advancement of global peace. ATLANTA (October 26, 2023) – Operation HOPE today announced that its HOPE Global …

HOPE Global Forums Announces the Highly Anticipated Return in 2023 with the Theme “Making the Case for Optimism”
October 20, 2023Nation’s leading non-profit dedicated to financial literacy and economic inclusion assembles world’s foremost thought leaders in Atlanta December 10th-12th ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The HOPE Global Forums | Annual Meeting (HGF), America’s premier annual gathering …

US Bank Gives a HOPE Inside a Fresh, New Look!
October 10, 2023US Bank has remodeled the space adjacent to their North Minneapolis branch for the last six months for HOPE coaches to meet with clients. The site was a rallying point for …

The Chavises Journey to Their Dream Home
October 6, 2023When Alisha Kenney first started working with the Chavis family back in December 2020, they had a dream of buying a home. At that time, they had no savings, and …

Remembering Senator Diane Feinstein, A Friend of HOPE and the Community
October 4, 2023We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of Diane Feinstein, longtime Senator from California. She was a lioness in the Senate, a trailblazer for women, and a tireless advocate …

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 …