People are loving the Terracotta warriors. Michael Shapiro, director of the High Museum of Art, speaking at Tuesday's meeting of Atlanta Kiwanis Club, told the audience that "The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army," might end up being the High's biggest show ever. So far, the show has sold more than 250,000 tickets, and there are still two months left to the exhibit. Shapiro, who has been with the High Museum since 1995, said the museum started keeping good visitation records during the Olympics. The Impressionists exhibit after the Olympics attracted 250,000 attendees. The first year of the Louvre-Atlanta partnership (a show that lasted nearly a year rather than several months of a more traditional exhibit), about 300,000 people visited the High.

Global financial dignity and economic empowerment nonprofit Operation HOPE, Inc. has received its fourth consecutive 4-star rating from the nonprofit evaluator, Charity Navigator, for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. The coveted 4-star rating is Charity Navigator’s highest rating.

“Only 13 percent of all nonprofits we rate have received at least 4 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Operation HOPE outperforms most other charities in America,” Michael Thatcher President and CEO of Charity Navigator said. “This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets Operation HOPE apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness.”

Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that Operation HOPE adheres to sound governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities, and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way.

“This rating continues to elevate Operation HOPE as a best-in-class organization,” said Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, John Hope Bryant “Kudos to our entire team for working hard to make this happen again this year.”

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