By Operation HOPE For many Americans, navigating the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is overwhelming. We are proud to serve as a financial advocate and intermediary for these affected homeowners, renters, and small business owners in facilitating financial recovery. Since our HOPE Inside Disaster COVID-19 response began five weeks ago, we have provided over 14,500 virtual financial recovery […]
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Operation HOPE to Provide Virtual Financial Recovery Support to Individuals and Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
By Operation HOPE Operation HOPE announced that it has activated HOPE Inside Disaster for individuals and small businesses to receive free virtual financial recovery support in response to the nationwide economic impact of the new coronavirus, COVID-19. For more than 19 years, HOPE Inside Disaster has been the centralized arm of Operation HOPE’s national disaster […]
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Your Voice Matters: CRA Reform and You
By Operation HOPE Chairman John Hope Bryant sits with Comptroller of the Currency, Joseph Otting, and senior executives of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, to discuss CRA reform. Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Reform is one of the greatest pivot points for community development that our generation has ever seen. We have the […]
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The $400 BILLION Tool for Our Generation — CRA Reform
By Operation HOPE Chairman John Hope Bryant sits with Comptroller of the Currency, Joseph Otting, and senior executives of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, to discuss CRA reform. What’s CRA Reform? The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 is like the Civil Rights Movement for the 21st century, with a lot of money attached. […]
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Without capitalism, I would not be who I ultimately became
By John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Operation HOPE, Inc. Earlier this month, I visited the set of CNBC’s Squawk Box as a guest to talk about capitalism and free enterprise. We covered a lot of ground during our conversation, but I left thinking that it was a good day for everyone who aspires to go […]
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Loneliness and financial wellbeing
By Anita Ward While few people talk about it, loneliness is one of the greatest public health and wellbeing challenges of our time. Loneliness, and a lack of social interaction, is linked to a range of devastating wellbeing impacts, like Alzheimer’s disease, strokes, obesity, and even financial crises. It is a reality for far too […]
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John Hope Bryant and T.I. mix it up at Smart City Expo Atlanta
By John Hope Bryant Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of sitting with my friend and fellow business leader and philanthropist Tip (you know him as hitmaker, music legend and entertainer Tip ‘T.I.’ Harris) and brilliant moderator Rose Scott, at the closing of the 2019 Smart City Expo Atlanta. We tackled a range of […]
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Really, Hasbro?
By Anita Ward, President Operation HOPE Friday nights were game nights for my family, and Monopoly was always a top choice for the evening. Over the years the game took on personal dimensions, even the game pieces. The Scottie dog belonged to me, and the racecar to my dad. The rest joined the board as […]
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Reflections on “Women’s Equality Day”
By John Hope Bryant This week began with “Women’s Equality Day”. It’s a day that the nation reflects on the certification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920, granting women the right to vote. Despite the significance of this momentous day nearly 100 years ago, and the positive progress that’s happened afterward, […]
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It’s Not My Turn
By Anita Ward, President Operation HOPE This isn’t my week to write for Saporta. It’s not my turn. But isn’t it time for women to stop waiting their turn? Today is the anniversary of Women’s Equality Day, and if Alice Paul and Carrie Chapman Catt had waited their turns then women would never have […]
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Financial Literacy: Married to the wrong strategy
By Anita Ward, President Operation HOPE Traveling to Vegas a few weeks ago I sat next to a lovely woman from Texas. She sported a big smile, a big drawl, the required big hair, and the biggest (and most beautiful) ring I had ever seen. Not one to remain silent when curious, I immediately had […]
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Finding Financial Wellbeing in the Workplace
Anita Ward, President Operation HOPE Jessica created an amazing product – a journal to help students prepare for exams. The demand proved strong, and she quickly required more inventory. Offshore manufacturers offered better pricing, so she placed an order in China. When the shipment arrived, Jessica faced unexpected tariffs and needed money to release the […]
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Opportunity Zones: The Bigger Picture
By: John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Operation HOPE, Inc. It is time that we begin to think differently about Qualified Opportunity Zones. Recently signed into law, they were created as a way to drive long-term investment in low-income communities, including neighborhoods in Atlanta. The way it works is two-fold. An investor gets a tax […]
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Financial Uncertainty in the Face of a Natural Disaster
By Anita Ward, President Operation HOPE As I watch Louisiana brace for another hurricane, this one named Barry, I can’t help but reflect on financial stability and preparedness. This month earthquakes rocked California, Washington, and Nevada, tornadoes pummeled the Mid-West, and the South experienced heavy flooding. According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration […]
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The 5 Pillars of Success are:
By John Hope Bryant, Operation HOPE The 5 Pillars of Success are: 1. Massive Education. 2. Understanding the Numbers (Money. Math.). 3. Family Structure and Strength. 4. Self Esteem and Confidence. 5. Role Modeling (Success and Failure). These are the fundamental building blocks of success by and from any individual, anywhere in the world. It’s […]
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Andrew Young Presents: The Color of Money
In its 11th year of national syndication, “Andrew Young Presents” is a series of first-person documentary narratives hosted by civil rights icon, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, and Operation HOPE Global Spokesman, Andrew J. Young. The latest installment, “Andrew Young Presents: The Color of Money,” features the dignity and economic empowerment work of […]
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Superhero Dads of Money Management
By Anita Ward, President Operation HOPE Inc. My dad kaboomed like a superhero. He vaulted skyscrapers, battled villains, and flew through the universe to protect his family. Through the lens of my 5-year-old eyes, my Dad was an Avenger, a defender of justice – my hero. I was certain he donned a mask and cape […]
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Women, Diversity, & Power at the 2019 HOPE Global Forum
By John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Operation HOPE, Inc. Hundreds of registered delegates, representing 49 states and over 60 countries, attended the 2019 HOPE Global Forum at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta in May. They experienced a wide array of leaders and influencers who discussed everything from entrepreneurship– to leadership– to wellness– to […]
