Blog Posts
Championing the Caregiver is This Entrepreneurs Calling
January 10, 2025In 2018, Dawnita Brown’s life changed forever when her mom suffered a debilitating brainstem stroke, leaving her in need of full-time care. At the time, Dawnita was serving as a …
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 …
Black Tech Green Money: The Golden Rule I Learned From Oprah
December 13, 2024Will Lucas had me on AfroTech’s Black Tech Green Money podcast, and one story from our conversation became its own article. Before Oprah gave me her Use Your Life Award, her team investigated me. That taught me her golden rule: she only partners with people who have as much reputational capita
HOPE Global Forums 2024: The Future
December 11, 2024HOPE Global Forums returned to Atlanta December 9 through 11 at the Signia by Hilton, with Mayor Andre Dickens and Ambassador Andrew Young as my co-chairs. This year’s theme was simple: The Future. We opened with a conversation on the future of AI, then The Big Think with Dr. Frank Luntz and a
Henry’s Homeownership Dreams Become a Reality
November 22, 2024Henry Pinto, an immigrant from Venezuela, came to the United States with a dream of building a better life for his family. After settling in Lafayette, Louisiana, he encountered significant …
Operation HOPE Receives $500,000 Grant from Visa Foundation
November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 08:00 AM 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, has been awarded a …
Cognia Leader Chat: Leveraging Education to Disrupt Struggle
November 6, 2024Cognia’s Leader Chat podcast speaks to educators and school leaders, so I was glad to make the case to them directly: financial literacy belongs in every school. We talked about how financial literacy became federal policy under Presidents Bush and Obama, and why teachers are the front line of
Operation HOPE Honors the Life and Legacy of Quincy Jones
November 4, 2024Operation HOPE deeply mourns the passing of Quincy Jones—a true global icon, visionary, and beloved friend. Quincy was more than a musical genius; he was a relentless advocate for education, …
Achieving the Dream of Homeownership with HOPE: Courtney’s Story
November 1, 2024When Courtney G. began working with Operation HOPE in September 2022, she faced a low credit score, three collections, nearly $100,000 in student loans and other debts, and no savings. …