Operation HOPE is the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of financial literacy and economic empowerment for youth and adults, and is recognized among Atlanta’s 75 largest nonprofit organizations.
For 30 years, Operation HOPE has provided free, personalized financial coaching and education to youth, adults, and disaster survivors. Through one-on-one programs led by U.S. government–certified trainers, HOPE has helped millions increase financial knowledge, access resources, and achieve lasting financial security—turning unbanked individuals into banking customers, renters into homeowners, aspiring entrepreneurs into business owners, and low-wage workers into empowered consumers.
Operation HOPE announced the launch of HOPE AI™, a national initiative created with leading nonprofit and corporate partners to expand financial and AI literacy nationwide. Unveiled at the Hope Global Forums in Atlanta, the program will deliver free AI coaching, community tools, and an equity index to ensure all communities can responsibly participate in and benefit from the AI-driven economy.
The AI Ethics Council is a diverse, interdisciplinary body focused on identifying and addressing ethical AI issues, particularly for underserved and excluded communities. Through committees and working groups, the Council guides responsible, human-centered AI practices across areas such as economic opportunity, education, finance, health, policy, and sustainability.
Financial Literacy for All (FL4A) is a 10-year national initiative led by business, sports, entertainment, and nonprofit leaders to make financial literacy a core part of American culture, helping disrupt poverty, improve financial capability, and promote long-term financial security.
Operation HOPE launched the AI Literacy Pipeline to Prosperity Project (AILP³) with a summer camp for underserved high school students, combining AI and financial literacy. Students gained hands-on experience, culminating in pitching AI-powered business ideas, preparing them for opportunities in the AI-driven economy.
The 1MBB Program by Operation HOPE supports Black-owned businesses with personalized coaching, group workshops, online learning, mentorship, access to capital, and e-commerce tools. It provides practical guidance for starting, growing, and scaling businesses, aiming to positively impact one million Black-owned businesses in the U.S. by 2030.
The Child Savings Account (CSA) program helps young students and their families save for education and career development. Each child receives a seed deposit and financial literacy resources, building long-term skills for academic and financial success, currently in Atlanta, GA and Aurora, IL, with plans to expand.
Just Brothers is an invitation-only network for accomplished African-American men, created to build authentic, trusting relationships that go beyond formal connections. Founded by leaders from Atlanta, the program fosters meaningful engagement, community, and personal growth among its members.
The Bryant Family Foundation supports underserved individuals, primarily pursuing higher education, by providing targeted financial grants. Using its network of partners, the foundation identifies opportunities to maximize impact rather than accepting open applications.
Bryant Group Motorsports showcases John Hope Bryant’s passion for motorsports, including cars, motorcycles, and aviation, while exploring business, philanthropic, and community opportunities within the global motorsports sector.
Operation HOPE, the nation’s leading nonprofit in financial literacy and economic empowerment, is proud to announce it has earned its 11th consecutive Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator, the largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities in the United States. This prestigious rating—the highest possible—recognizes Operation HOPE’s unwavering commitment to accountability, transparency, and financial health.
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