Blog Posts
Celebrating the Freedman’s Bank: Our History and Hope for the Future
March 4, 2024Freedom, self-determination, opportunity—these words capture the essence and meaning of one of our nation’s most important institutions, the Freedman’s Bank, established during the Reconstruction era. Nearly 160 years ago, President …
OPERATION HOPE CELEBRATES 159th ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDMAN’S BANK BY ADDING NEW LOCATIONS TO ITS NATIONAL HOPE INSIDE NETWORK
The national nonprofit announced four new branches to its growing portfolio of nearly 300 offices serving 1,000+ locations across the U.S. Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income …
A Haircut that Led to HOPE
March 1, 2024Claire Broderick has been self-employed for over two decades, so the struggles and rewards of entrepreneurship are nothing new to her. But no amount of experience could have prepared her …
Operation HOPE CEO John Hope Bryant Receives Prestigious Legacy Leadership Award From Hyatt Hotels
February 23, 2024Financial literacy champion joins distinguished list of past luminaries such as Coretta Scott King, Congressman John Lewis, and Ambassador Andrew Young ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Hyatt Regency Atlanta proudly celebrated the legacy …
Sweet Legacy: The Mom + Daughter Duo Behind Kayla’s Italian Ice
February 19, 2024written by: Y. Theresa Bostic Every mother carries a vision, a hope that her children will grow to be strong, dynamic individuals who will leave an indelible mark upon the …
Victoria’s Journey to Homeownership Through Operation HOPE
February 10, 2024Victoria’s journey to homeownership began in October 2022, marked by a fierce determination to provide a stable, nurturing environment for her three teenagers. As a single mother working two jobs …
Operation HOPE Announces Leadership Promotions and Additions
February 9, 2024Operation HOPE, today announced multiple promotions and additions to its Executive Management team. Kevin Boucher, a 20-year industry veteran, has been promoted to EVP, Chief Communications and Strategy Officer. Mr. Boucher …
McDonald’s Corporation Demonstrates Commitment to Community Empowerment Through $1 Million Contribution to Operation HOPE’s ‘1865 Project’
February 7, 2024ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Operation HOPE today announced that McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is deepening its partnership with the Atlanta-based non-profit as a ‘Founder’s Circle’ member of The 1865 Project. McDonald’s Corporation’s generous contribution of $1 million, …
Operation HOPE Founder & Chairman John Hope Bryant Recognized by TIME Magazine as One of 18 Black Leaders Working to Close the Racial Wealth Gap
February 6, 2024Atlanta, Ga. (February 6, 2024) – Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, announced today that its Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer …
Augustus Finds New Confidence with His Coach and Community
February 3, 2024HOPE small business coaches do more than lay the foundation of business for new entrepreprenuers. They also serve as a catalyst for confidence and building community for existing ones. Augustus …