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OPERATION HOPE CELEBRATES 159th ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDMAN'S BANK BY ADDING NEW LOCATIONS TO ITS NATIONAL HOPE INSIDE NETWORK

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, today recognized the 159th anniversary of the Freedman's Bank by announcing its newest HOPE Inside locations. Continuing its impressive growth streak, the organization is expanding its national footprint to the communities of Sacramento, Kansas City, Tampa, and Minneapolis. Operation HOPE uses its HOPE Inside locations to deliver no-charge financial coaching to individuals in the community or at work.

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  • Continuing its impressive growth streak, the organization is expanding its national footprint to the communities of Sacramento, Kansas City, Tampa, and Minneapolis.
  • Operation HOPE uses its HOPE Inside locations to deliver no-charge financial coaching to individuals in the community or at work.
  • During its existence, the Freedman's Bank maintained some 37 offices in 17 states.
  • Operation HOPE, along with its partners from the public and private sectors, is working to advance the unfulfilled legacy of the Freedman's Bank through its HOPE Inside portfolio.

Operation HOPE Founder and Chairman John Hope Bryant Named to Georgia Trend's 2024 '100 Most Influential Georgians' List

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hope Bryant, the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, Inc., has earned a spot on the prestigious Georgia Trend 100 Most Influential Georgians List for the second consecutive year. Georgia Trend Magazine acknowledges Bryant's significant contributions to business and his commitment to enhancing the lives of Georgia residents.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hope Bryant , the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, Inc., has earned a spot on the prestigious Georgia Trend 100 Most Influential Georgians List for the second consecutive year.
  • Georgia Trend Magazine acknowledges Bryant's significant contributions to business and his commitment to enhancing the lives of Georgia residents.
  • The 2024 Most Influential Georgians List spotlights individuals who lead by example, making positive impacts through business and service.
  • "I'm grateful that Georgia Trend has not only recognized me, but also the tireless and enthusiastic efforts of the entire Operation HOPE team," said Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder, and CEO.

Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman & CEO John Hope Bryant Receives 2023 "Outstanding Voice" Award

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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ATLANTA , Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Business Chronicle announced that Operation HOPE's Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant received its 2023 Outstanding Voice Award at its Annual Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Awards. During the event, Bryant reflected on the importance of diversity and inclusion as a smart strategy for companies seeking to grow. More than 100 leaders representing public and private sectors attended.

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  • ATLANTA , Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Business Chronicle announced that Operation HOPE 's Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant received its 2023 Outstanding Voice Award at its Annual Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Awards.
  • This year's event was hosted on November 9, 2023 at Venue 42 West in Atlanta's growing West Midtown neighborhood.
  • John Hope Bryant is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, Inc., a leading national nonprofit dedicated to financial literacy and economic empowerment.
  • Since its inception in 1992, Operation HOPE has served over 4 million people and directed nearly $4 billion in economic activity into disenfranchised communities.

Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman & CEO John Hope Bryant to be Honored by The International Black Women's Public Policy Institute at 2nd Annual 'We See You Awards'

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE today announced that The International Black Women's Public Policy Institute (IBWPPI) will honor its Founder, Chairman and CEO, John Hope Bryant, during the second annual "We See You Awards International."

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  • A global collective of women leaders to honor Bryant at the Kennedy Center in D.C. for amplifying Black women's voices.
  • Terrence A. Adams, Tellis Bethel, Benjamin Crump, Robert Smith and Tyronne Stoudemire will also be honored.
  • Bryant is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, Inc., a leading national nonprofit dedicated to financial literacy and economic empowerment.
  • Since its inception in 1992, Operation HOPE has served over 4 million people and directed more than $4 billion in economic activity into disenfranchised communities.

Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman & CEO John Hope Bryant Receives Atlanta Business Chronicle's "Outstanding Voice" Award for Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion in Business

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Business Chronicle announced that Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder, and CEO John Hope Bryant will receive the 2023 'Outstanding Voice' Award during its Annual DEI Awards.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Business Chronicle announced that Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder, and CEO John Hope Bryant will receive the 2023 'Outstanding Voice' Award during its Annual DEI Awards.
  • This year's event will take place on November 9, 2023 at Venue 42 West in Atlanta, GA.
    John Hope Bryant is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, Inc., a leading national nonprofit dedicated to financial literacy and economic empowerment.
  • Recently, Operation HOPE was also named to Atlanta Business Chronicle's prestigious "Pacesetters" list of Fastest Growing Companies, ranking 42 out of 100.
  • "Using my voice and empowering others has been a theme of my life's work," said Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder, and CEO.

OPERATION HOPE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF 'THE 1865 PROJECT'

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Juneteenth, Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, today announced the launch of The 1865 Project, an initiative designed to help level the economic playing field for underserved Americans.

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  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Operation HOPE Global Spokesperson Ambassador Andrew Young advanced this work with 'The Poor People's Campaign' during the Second Reconstruction of the 1960's.
  • Recognized by Fast Company as a 2023 World Changing Idea , Operation HOPE will utilize its innovative financial coaching model to connect underserved communities to the private sector.
  • With over 250 offices nationwide, Operation HOPE is 'America's Financial Coach' – the private banker to the struggling working class and overextended middle class.
  • Those interested in supporting The 1865 Project and the work of Operation HOPE can:
    To learn more about 'The 1865 Project' and how to get involved, go to operationhope.org .

Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman & CEO John Hope Bryant Receives RISE Financial Pathways 2023 Robert A. McNeely Trailblazer Award

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RISE Financial Pathways hosted its 2023 Power Luncheon on March 29 and presented Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder, and CEO John Hope Bryant with the 2023 Robert A. McNeely Trailblazer Award, the organization's highest honor.

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  • Bryant receives highest honor for empowering communities through financial literacy on Wednesday, March 29 at the RISE Financial Pathways Power Luncheon 2023.
  • ATLANTA, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RISE Financial Pathways hosted its 2023 Power Luncheon on March 29 and presented Operation HOPE Chairman, Founder, and CEO John Hope Bryant with the 2023 Robert A. McNeely Trailblazer Award, the organization's highest honor.
  • John Hope Bryant receives RISE Financial Pathways' highest honor for empowering communities through financial literacy.
  • John Hope Bryant is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, Inc., a leading national nonprofit dedicated to financial literacy and economic empowerment.

Operation HOPE Founder and Chairman John Hope Bryant Named to Georgia Trend's 2023 100 Most Influential Georgians List

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Trend announced this month that entrepreneur, philanthropist and businessman John Hope Bryant has been named to its 2023 Most Influential Georgians List.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Trend announced this month that entrepreneur, philanthropist and businessman John Hope Bryant has been named to its 2023 Most Influential Georgians List.
  • The 2023 Most Influential Georgians List celebrates 100 Georgians who are leading by example and improving lives through business.
  • John Hope Bryant is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, Inc., a leading national non-profit dedicated to financial literacy and economic empowerment.
  • Operation HOPE serves over 4 million people and directed more than $3.2 billion in economic activity into disenfranchised communities.

Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant Receives Multiple Awards for Leadership and Economic Empowerment

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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ATLANTA, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE, Inc., the nation's leading non-profit dedicated to financial literacy, today announced entrepreneur, businessman and philanthropist John Hope Bryant has received several awards recognizing his leadership and commitment to economic empowerment for underserved communities. Bryant is the founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE, which has served over four million people in the US and directed more than $3.2 billion in economic activity into disenfranchised communities since its inception in 1992.

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  • Bryant is the founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE, which has served over four million people in the US and directed more than $3.2 billion in economic activity into disenfranchised communities since its inception in 1992.
  • 100 Black Men of America Chairman's Award for Economic Empowerment During its 36th Annual Leadership Conference in Hollywood, Florida, Chairman Thomas Dortch, Jr. honored Bryant for his commitment to fighting social justice through an economic lens.
  • 2022 Empower Role Model Bryant was listed #2 among 100 global leaders on the 2022 Empower Ethnic Minority Executives ranking .
  • I'm grateful to each of these organizations for acknowledging the work of Operation HOPE as well as my commitment to uplifting all communities," said John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE.

John Hope Bryant Speaks at Annual World Government Summit in Dubai

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Saturday, April 2, 2022
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ATLANTA, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant served as a distinguished speaker at The Annual World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With over 4,000 attendees, The World Government Summit 2022 was hosted in tandem with the closing of Expo 2020 Dubai and is the world's largest event of its kind.

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  • ATLANTA, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant served as a distinguished speaker at The Annual World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • With over 4,000 attendees, The World Government Summit 2022 was hosted in tandem with the closing of Expo 2020 Dubai and is the world's largest event of its kind.
  • "A government that is prepared for the future is one that will successfully with clear goals, purpose, and an actionable plan meet the needs of its citizens," said John Hope Bryant, Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO.
  • Bryant spoke about building government task forces for the future and his work preparing for the future of financial literacy in the US.