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Sadie’s “Maid”-to-Order Dream Comes to Life

Leaving home is rarely an easy thing to do. But when mom calls and asks that you move from one state to another to assist with her growing business, you …

Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman & CEO John Hope Bryant Receives Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Outstanding Voice” Award for Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion in Business

Bryant honored with “Outstanding Voice” Award for advocacy and impact in advancing equality among diverse communities nationwide. ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Atlanta Business Chronicle announced that Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder, and CEO John Hope …

We Remain Hopeful and Resilient: Remembering 9/11

On September 11, 2001, our world changed forever. We faced immense grief as thousands of lives were stolen from us, and our nation experienced a sorrow unparalleled in our recent …

Filling the Gaps with Knowledge

1 Million Black Businesses is about more than just creating 1 million Black businesses by 2030. It’s also about helping existing Black entrepreneurs enhance their skills, grow their network, and …

Operation HOPE, Westside Future Fund, and Cadence Bank Join Forces to Drive Financial Empowerment and Community Growth in Atlanta’s Historic Westside

Financial Literacy Services and Homeownership Support Provided to Families and Aspiring Entrepreneurs at No Cost ATLANTA– August 30, 2023 – Operation HOPE, Westside Future Fund (WFF), and Cadence Bank are …

KeyBank Partners with Operation HOPE to Provide Homebuyer Education & Financial Education to the Communities it Serves

Financial coaches are serving in multiple branches across KeyBank’s footprint to provide one-on-one and group financial assistance and access to programming at no cost ATLANTA, August 29, 2023 – KeyBank …

Rachel Finds a Sense of Community Among Fellow Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs and small business owners come to Operation HOPE at different stages of their business life cycle and with different levels of business knowledge. Most enter the program with just …

Operation HOPE Launches Relief Effort for Families and Businesses Impacted by Devastating Maui Wildfires

ATLANTA, August 18, 2023 – Operation HOPE, the nation’s leading nonprofit in financial literacy and economic inclusion, today announced a comprehensive initiative to provide urgent assistance to individuals, small businesses, …

Honoring the Legacy of Clarence Avant: A Tribute from Operation HOPE

In the tapestry of change-makers, advocates, and community builders, some threads shine more brightly than others. Today, we at Operation HOPE want to take a moment to honor one of …

The Little Lady Driving Big Success

They say big things come in small packages. Cora Cleasants agrees and would be the first to tell you that that saying is about her. This 5’3”, grandmother of four …