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John Hope Bryant Joins Global Leaders for the 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation, Highlighting Black-Jewish Solidarity
January 29, 2025by ldeas | Jan 28, 2025 | Bryant Traveling Man OŚWIĘCIM, Poland – John Hope Bryant, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Founder of Operation HOPE, is among a distinguished delegation of Black leaders participating in a historic journey …

John Hope Bryant explains: Why Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Message Still Matters in the Second Trump Era
January 23, 2025The “times” we live in now are challenging, yet familiar. They are marked by division, fear, and uncertainty—but also by an enduring potential for hope and transformation. Dr. King famously …

MLB Joins Top Major Sports Leagues as Members of Financial Literacy for All Movement Following Annual HOPE Global Forums Meeting Last Month
January 22, 2025Event Marked First Time Four of the Top American Sports Commissioners Appeared On-Stage Together MLB Joins NBA, NASCAR & NFL in Commitment to Bring Financial Literacy Resources, Tools, and Education …

Operation HOPE Earns 11th Consecutive Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
January 21, 2025Prestigious rating underscores commitment to accountability, transparency, and financial excellence ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Operation HOPE, the nation’s leading nonprofit in financial literacy and economic empowerment, is proud to announce …

A Journey of Faith and Hope
January 17, 2025This time last year, I was living in transitional housing after being hospitalized for severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Homeless, jobless, and deeply broken, I believed there was no way …

Operation HOPE Launches Relief Effort to Support Residents & Businesses Affected by Los Angeles Wildfires
January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 03:54 PM Eastern Standard Time ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, announced today that it …

Championing the Caregiver is This Entrepreneurs Calling
January 10, 2025We recently shared a story during our year-end giving campaign that did not fully reflect the reality of Dawnita Brown’s experience. We deeply regret this oversight and want to correct …

Standing with Survivors: Los Angeles Wildfires
Our hearts are torn by the catastrophic devastation caused by the California wildfires raging in Los Angeles, where Operation HOPE was founded. We implore those affected to evacuate, seek shelter, …

Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter
December 30, 2024Today, we reflect on the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of President Jimmy Carter—a leader of profound humility, moral courage, and an unwavering commitment to human dignity. His passing is …