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Wendy Goes Full STEAM Ahead with Her New Book
August 26, 2022By all accounts, Wendy is not supposed to be an author. She’s especially not supposed to be writing about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art/agriculture, mathematics). And many people might say …
Right from the Start: Tim Finds His New Business Mentor with Operation HOPE
August 18, 2022Small business development is a joyous challenge to face, but a challenge nonetheless. For entrepreneurs, the road to success can be both an exercise in patience and partnership just as …
Operation HOPE and Shopify Team with GoodCarts to Empower One Million Black Businesses in E-Commerce Arena
Operation HOPE and Shopify Team with GoodCarts to Empower One Million Black Businesses in E-Commerce Arena Minneapolis, MN, (August 18, 2022) – Minneapolis-based GoodCarts is proud to partner with 1 …
From Dream to Reality
August 15, 2022Alondra joined the Entrepreneurial Training Program in 2022 hosted by Gustavo Castellanos, Financial Wellbeing Coach for Operation HOPE – 1MBB. When Alondra met with her Small Business Coach, she expressed …
Charlene Enjoys the Sweet Smell of Success
August 12, 2022Charlene Baker always loved the aroma of scented candles, but she enjoyed making them more. Over time she honed her skills to the point where she wanted to turn her …
On the Path Toward New Horizons
August 5, 2022Balus B. came to financial wellbeing coach David Otto, of HOPE Inside First Horizon Chattanooga, through a strategic alliance partnership with an organization called Project Return. Project Run takes individuals …
Ashley’s Big Win Takes Her Business from Good to Great!
July 29, 2022Ashley M. was already working on her business dreams with another organization when she found Operation HOPE and her coach Antonio Lynch. But she needed additional guidance and support to …
On to the Finish Line
July 22, 2022“My name is Erica J., and I am a 39-year-old single mother of four. Before coming to Operation HOPE, I lacked the education on budgeting and increasing my credit score. …

THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI PARTNERS WITH OPERATION HOPE TO HELP CREATE ONE MILLION NEW BLACK BUSINESSES BY 2030 1MBB initiative continues to expand nationwide support Atlanta, GA – (July …
Seed money for college, starting in kindergarten. More cities roll out college savings plan
July 12, 2022Medora Lee | USA TODAY | College savings are more than just money to pay for college, it’s also a motivator, studies show. That’s why cities nationwide are investing public …