by ldeas | Aug 29, 2025 | Operation HOPE, Uncategorized
August 29, 2005, is a date I will never forget. Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast with unimaginable force, leaving behind destruction, heartbreak, and indifference. It was one of the greatest tragedies of our time, and it exposed deep wounds in our nation. But...
by ldeas | May 2, 2025 | Financial Literacy, Financial Literacy for All (FL4A), Operation HOPE
On April 30, we closed out Financial Literacy Month with a bold, unapologetic statement: Put Your Best Foot Forward.And yes—we meant that literally. Through the Green Socks Day Challenge, we invited leaders, learners, CEOs, teachers, athletes, students, and everyone...
by ldeas | May 1, 2025 | Financial Literacy, Operation HOPE
This week, Operation HOPE released our Q1 2025 HOPE Insider Report, and the results speak volumes—not just about the economy, but about the mindset of everyday Americans trying to navigate it. Let’s be honest: people are worried. Nearly three out of four respondents...
by ldeas | Apr 30, 2025 | Financial Literacy, Operation HOPE, Uncategorized
Today, we wear green socks—but this isn’t about fashion. It’s about financial dignity. Green Socks Day is a fun, grassroots campaign rooted in one powerful idea: meet people where they are. Whether you’re a policymaker in Washington, a CEO in a high-rise, or a...
by ldeas | Mar 3, 2025 | Operation HOPE
160 years ago, America made a promise. On March 3, 1865, in the final days of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln and Congress established the Freedman’s Savings Bank—a radical idea at the time. The vision was simple but powerful: economic freedom must accompany...
by ldeas | Feb 26, 2025 | Operation HOPE
ATLANTA, GA– February 26, 2025 – Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and financial literacy, today announced a partnership with SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors. This partnership, designed to...
