Blog Posts
Building a Family Legacy Through Small Business Ownership
June 17, 2026For 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, …
A Virtuous Circle: Client Becomes Consultant for Operation HOPE
June 9, 2026For entrepreneurs, the real magic happens when you find your Ikigai. It’s the Japanese concept of finding your true purpose based on (1) what you love, (2) what you are …
Operation HOPE Achieves Recognition from Atlanta Business Chronicle, Energage, and Charity Navigator
June 4, 2026Named the #17 Largest Nonprofit in Metro Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Recognized as an Energage Best Place to Work, and Awarded a 12th Consecutive Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator …
Operation HOPE Launches “HOPE Goodwill Ambassadors” Program, Uniting Influential Leaders to Advance Financial Literacy and Economic Empowerment Nationwide
June 2, 2026ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, announced today the launch of its HOPE Goodwill Ambassadors program, a collaborative effort bringing together …
With HOPE’s Help, Nakeita “Nails” Her Business Expansion Goals
May 21, 2026Nakeita, a nail technician by trade with 17 years of experience, dreamed of exploring new entrepreneurial ventures in her field. She is highly skilled in her craft, but like many …
Operation HOPE and Nasdaq Foundation Launch Digital Investor Education Tool to Expand Wealth-Building Access for New Investors
May 19, 2026New “Investor Mindset Experience” platform – available at no-cost to participants – delivers personalized financial guidance to first-time investors nationwide ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Operation HOPE, the nation’s leading nonprofit financial empowerment organization, …
Almost 80% of Gen Z and Millennials Use ‘Survival Spending’
April 22, 2026New Survey from Beyond Finance and Operation HOPE reveals young Americans are focusing on immediate priorities and real-world decisions over long-term financial ideals 45% would use tax refunds for bills …
FICO and Banzai Are Bringing Credit Education to Millions of Students Nationwide
April 9, 2026For more than 30 years, FL4A member FICO has been committed to empowering consumers through financial literacy and expanding access to credit through innovation. That commitment continues, and scales with FICO’s …
From Receiving Support to Becoming the Support: Michael’s Success Journey
April 7, 2026Michael is enrolled in two of Operation HOPE’s flagship programs: Credit & Money Management and Small Business Development. Working with Financial Wellbeing Coach Liz Joiner over the last year, he …
From Maxed-Out Cards to Savings Momentum: The Power of Financial Accountability
In 2024, Arianna had one important financial goal in mind: to rebuild her credit. “I first reached out to Operation HOPE to discuss credit building,” she explained. “My credit score …