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Wells Fargo and Operation HOPE Introduce Free Financial Coaching to Small Businesses
May 8, 2025New HOPE Inside centers expand financial education program in Wells Fargo branches NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wells Fargo in collaboration with Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved …
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Operation HOPE’s First Quarter 2025 Research Shows Increased Unease About the Stability of the U.S. Economy
May 3, 2025Despite Economic Worries, Respondents Remain Optimistic About Improving their Personal Finances in the Year Ahead as Operation HOPE Continues to Report Increased Credit Scores and Savings and Decreasing Debt Among …
Remembering His Holiness Pope Francis
April 21, 2025On behalf of Operation HOPE, our Board of Directors, and Lead Director Tim Welsh, we at Operation HOPE join the global community in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope …
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At 79, Judith Took Control of Her Finances and Found HOPE
April 17, 2025Judith was 79 when she walked into one of our HOPE Inside locations, burdened by $34,000 in debt and juggling two mortgages. Despite having a steady income, the rising cost …
Empowering Financial Inclusion: How Digital Tools Unlock Wealth for All
April 7, 2025A joint whitepaper by Operation HOPE and Robinhood Markets, Inc. Digital tools are crucial for financial inclusion. In today’s digital era, it makes sense that financial institutions have leaned into …
Operation HOPE and Financial Literacy for All Launch Green Socks Day Challenge to Advance Financial Literacy Across America
April 2, 2025Green Socks Day to Take Place April 30 as a National Call to Action for Financial Literacy MonthATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In an effort to celebrate the advancement of financial literacy as a …
Operation HOPE Helps This Entrepreneur “Think Bigger”
March 28, 2025At Operation HOPE, our small business coaches wear many hats to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. They advise entrepreneurs on the technical aspects of their ventures, such as creating business …
Turning Negative Experiences Into Learning Ones with HOPE’s Help
March 21, 2025written by: Lisa Karel Sometimes a little thing can have a major life impact. That was the case for Shaniqua R. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. When she was 18, she signed …
More Than Just a Credit Score: Nicole’s Financial Wellness Story
March 14, 2025written by: Lisa Karel Operation HOPE is often the first place people experiencing a financial emergency will turn to for help. As a result, it’s not uncommon for Operation HOPE …
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John Hope Bryant Joins Bloomberg to Elevate Financial Literacy as a National Priority
- April 25, 2025Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant recently joined Bloomberg for a powerful conversation on why financial literacy is the defining civil rights issue of our time. In …
Black Enterprise: Juneteenth, Reparations, and Financial Literacy for All
- June 22, 2023Chairman John Hope Bryant recently sat down with Black Enterprise‘s Ida Harris, Director of Digital Content, to discuss the economic state of Black America to commemorate Juneteenth. In this 40-minute interview, …
The U.S. will see a major shift in policy after the midterm elections, says Kevin O’Leary
- November 7, 2022Venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary and Operation Hope CEO John Hope Bryant join CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss what a potential shift in Congressional power could mean for small businesses. Click …
Operation HOPE Rings The Opening Bell at Nasdaq
- April 9, 2022Operation HOPE was honored to represent Financial Literacy for All, a national initiative working to embed financial literacy into American culture, at the Nasdaq Opening Bell Ceremony to kick-off Financial …
Financial literacy is a civil rights issue of our generation, says Operation Hope CEO
CNBC Squawk Box - April 5, 2022Operation Hope CEO John Hope Bryant joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss why financial literacy is important to the U.S. economy and how to improve it.
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Have you ever dreamed of turning your side hustle into a full-time business? Since its founding, Operation HOPE has guided individuals through the process of making this transition. We’ve learned …
John Hope Bryant Joins Bloomberg to Elevate Financial Literacy as a National Priority
April 25, 2025 by Louis DeasOperation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant recently joined Bloomberg for a powerful conversation on why financial literacy is the defining civil rights issue of our time. In …
John Hope Bryant Joins Global Leaders for the 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation, Highlighting Black-Jewish Solidarity
January 29, 2025 by HOPE Teamby ldeas | Jan 28, 2025 | Bryant Traveling Man OŚWIĘCIM, Poland – John Hope Bryant, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Founder of Operation HOPE, is among a distinguished delegation of Black leaders participating in a historic journey …
Today, 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 …