Blog Posts
Celebrating Ambassador Andrew Young at 94
March 12, 2026Civil Rights and Economic Rights Were Always the Same Fight Today, we honor Ambassador Andrew Young on his 94th birthday with deep gratitude. Ambassador Young stood at the center of the …
Second Annual Green Socks Day Challenge
March 9, 2026Operation HOPE and Financial Literacy for All Launch Second Annual Green Socks Day Challenge to Advance Financial Literacy Across the U.S. Green Socks Day Set for April 30 as a …
From Passion to Proof: Turning Vision into Capital with HOPE’s Help
March 4, 2026When Jenny received a grant to launch a for-profit venture connected to her nonprofit work, she did what many founders do—she moved fast. “I got a grant to do it …
Catrina Turned Strategy into Momentum with Business Coaching
February 20, 2026For many entrepreneurs, a business plan is a box to check. For Catrina Bowen, it became something much more. Catrina first learned about Operation HOPE through the Brooklyn Public Library’s …
Operation HOPE Statement on the Passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
February 17, 2026Operation HOPE honors the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., a historic civil rights leader whose lifelong work helped expand economic opportunity and strengthen American democracy. Reverend …
From Shared Purpose to Lasting Connection: A HOPE Global Forums Love Story
February 13, 2026When Kendrick and Nyanna arrived at the 2022 HOPE Global Forums, neither imagined they would leave having met their future spouse. They came from different places but were drawn together …
Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, Named Co-Chair of Financial Literacy for All Initiative
February 9, 2026ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Financial Literacy for All (FL4A), a national initiative dedicated to advancing financial education and economic opportunity for all, today announced that Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines, will …
Detroit Entrepreneur Helps Mid-Level Businesswomen Thrive
February 6, 2026In 2021, we shared the story of Ms. LaTonia Walker, an entrepreneur in Detroit who was finally able to draw an income from her burgeoning business. To celebrate this accomplishment, …
This Entrepreneur Gains Confidence, Connections, and Community
Entrepreneur Allen B. was inspired to join Operation HOPE’s Small Business Development Program—through the 1 Million Black Business (1MBB) Initiative—after hearing a podcast episode from our founder, John Hope Bryant, …
A Special Happy Birthday Message to HOPE’s Founder, Chairman & CEO
Today’s a very special day! It’s the day that we celebrate our Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, John Hope Bryant’s, 60th birthday! This milestone birthday reminds us that a life well-lived …