1MBB Participants Begin Laying the Foundations for Strong Businesses with Aprio Workshops

Nothing is more exciting to the Operation HOPE family than the transformation and development of our clients and program participants. Needless to say we are enjoying watching members of the …

James Takes Pandemic Calamity and “Kreates” an Opportunity to Grow His Small Business Dreams

In 2018, James Konidis, an LBGTQ creative launched his first business, James Kreate, a lifestyle and home decor company. James was happy to earn a living and make money from …

iHeartMedia Atlanta Commits to Launching 10K Black-Owned Businesses in Atlanta Metro Area

The Announcement is an expansion of iHeart Atlanta’s Multi-Year Commitment to Operation HOPE’s 1 Million Black Business Initiative ATLANTA, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — iHeartMedia Atlanta today announced its newest commitment to helping 10,000 aspiring …

Homeownership Achieved with Patience and a Plan

Sometimes we get overwhelmed by big projects and daunting tasks that stare us in the face and won’t go away. Not only can it be difficult, it can be down …

Nely Dares to Dream and Hope Again

Nely Medina came to HOPE Inside First Horizon Bank Hickory Hill, through a recommendation from a family member back in November 2019. She first came to the United States back …

Georgia businesses promised sweeping steps on race. How’d that go?

Financial Literacy Transcends Language and Culture

When Kendra moved to the United States from her home country of El Salvador she came with big dreams and hopes for a better financial future. As a member of …

Meta Financial Group, Inc.® Publishes Inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Yellen says financial literacy can help create a ‘more equitable economy’ — and Americans appear to be listening

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Financial Dignity

May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. During this time, we celebrate and recognize the contributions and culture of our Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander neighbors, friends, and …