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Operation HOPE Gives Nutritionist the Recipe for Starting a Business

“My business started over 20 years ago … in my head,” chuckles Harriott M, a clinical dietitian and nutritionist who has been working for hospitals and healthcare companies since 2004. …

Driven by Faith and Purpose Amid Tragedy

Like many entrepreneurs, Elaine Adams, founder of Priscilla’s Cakes LLC, started her business on the side while working full time. Inspired by her mom who always baked desserts for her …

This Teacher of 50 Years Applies Lessons from Operation HOPE to Become an Entrepreneur

Dr. Jacqueline Frierson had been a teacher for more than 50 years—28 of those years in Baltimore City—when she conceived of a business idea that proves that it’s never too …

Operation HOPE Helps to Anchor This Client in Business and in Life

The metaphor of an anchor is fitting for the way many of our clients feel as they begin the process of improving their lives with Operation HOPE’s help. Before Operation …

Operation HOPE and Empower Bring No-Cost Financial Coaching to Wichita’s North End 

Operation HOPE is proud to announce a new HOPE Inside location in partnership with Empower and Stand Together, bringing no-cost financial coaching and economic empowerment services directly into Wichita’s North …

Scoring Financial Wins, One Community at a Time

By Maribel Medina, Program Manager, Hispanic Initiatives As the world comes together to celebrate the excitement, passion, and unity of the FIFA World Cup, I cannot help but reflect on …

Stories of HOPE: A Birthday Celebration

As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, we reflect on the 34th birthday that we celebrated this summer at Operation HOPE.  34 years of being an integral part of …

A Veteran’s New Mission: Rebuilding Credit with Her Squad’s Help

As a veteran, Dee was used to working as a unit under challenging conditions to achieve a mission. Back home, she was about to meet the team that would help …

Building the Path Forward: Reimagining Homeownership in a Changing Economy

For generations, homeownership has represented more than a milestone. It is a foundation for financial stability, a pathway to generational wealth, and a cornerstone of thriving communities. In 2026, that …

Building a Family Legacy Through Small Business Ownership

For Darryl Smith, building a business has never just been about the bottom line, it’s about creating a legacy for his family. Darryl is the owner of SIDA Enterprise Group, …