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A Statement Regarding the Attacks on Israeli Citizens
Operation HOPE is heartbroken for the people of Israel and Israelis around the world. The attack this weekend and the ongoing bloodshed are a devastating tragedy. We strongly condemn violence and stand with the people of Israel as they fight against terrorism. While...
Remembering Sen. Diane Feinstein, a Champion of the People
I was deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Diane Feinstein, longtime Senator from California. She was a lioness in the Senate, a trailblazer for women, and a tireless advocate for economic inclusion and equity. Senator Dianne Feinstein was a friend to the...
Even Racists Can Win When We Invest in Financial Literacy
Dr. King, Ambassador Young, and several other civil rights leaders based their case for equal rights on the grounds of ethics and morality — and rightfully so. But Dr. King, Ambassador Young, and their cohorts didn't stop there. They made an economic case for civil...
Improved Credit Scores in Buffalo is a Pathway to Progress
The composite credit score of a community tells a story; oftentimes it's a tale of two cities. If you compared two neighborhoods, literally less than ten miles a part from each other, chances are the residents of those locales live starkly different lives. That's the...
Unbuntu: A Mother’s Love, A Legacy of Eternal Connection
Ubuntu. I am, because you are. My friend, the philosopher Pekka Himanen, called me recently early one morning this week from Finland, to offer his condolences for Mom, reminding me again of the South African phrase that our dear late friend Archbishop Desmond Tutu...
Operation HOPE Shares “Commitment to Action” at Clinton Global Initiative 2023
Each year, the Clinton Global Initiative gathers many of the world's top "doers" who are committed to taking meaningful action to make the world a better place for us all. Operation HOPE is proud to have been a part of Clinton Global Initiative 2023 with Mary Ehrsam,...
A Mother’s Love
Every day of my life, my mom, Juanita Murray Smith, told me she loved me. It wasn’t just something she said—she meant it. And I felt it, every day, until she left this world for a better place. Dealing with her loss has been hard, but thinking about our times together...
A Statement from John Hope Bryant on the Passing of His Mother, Ms. Juanita Smith
On behalf of me and my wife Chaitra, my brother David Darnell Harris and my sister Mara Lamont Hoskin Wright, it is with a deep sense of loss to announce that our mother, the indomitable Juanita Smith, was called home on Sunday morning. While this is a time of sadness...
Remembering the Lives Lost, Embracing Our National Resilience
On September 11, 2001, the world we knew it was over, and our lives were shaken incredibly. Thousands of lives were lost that day, and our nation endured a sorrow unlike any other in recent history. However, what has historically been labeled a “day that will live in...
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, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE, Westside Future Fund (WFF), and Cadence Bank are excited to announce they have united efforts to...
KeyPartner Partners with Operation HOPE to Provide Homebuyer Education and Financial Education to the Community 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 and Operation HOPE, Inc., a national non-profit dedicated to...
From Heartbreak to Hope: John Hope Bryant’s Commitment to Rebuilding Maui Post-Wildfire
Having personally witnessed the heartbreaking devastation caused by the Maui wildfires, my heart aches for each and every individual affected. As a frequent traveler to this beautiful island, I am committed to standing by your side during this difficult time. As the...
What Kind of Mindset Do You Have?
If you're going to be a winner, you must first win in the area of your mind. Your mindset matters! So what kind of mindset are you operating from? In one of my top-selling books, "Up from Nothing: The Untold Story of How We Can All Succeed," I outline how there are...
A Tribute to Clarence Avant
Sometimes, the giants in our lives are the ones we know through stories, laughter, and the legacy they leave behind. My interactions with Mr. Clarence Avant have been many, albeit mainly through the lenses of my dear mentors and friends, the legendary Quincy Jones and...
The Ripple Effect: Operation HOPE’s Impact in Numbers
Discover the change we've ignited. Our latest graphic unveils the incredible strides we've made together in transforming lives in the last year. Every number is a story, a breakthrough, a changed life, and transformation. Want to be part of this ripple effect? Dive...