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EDA Awards HOPE $2.25MM to Support Small Businesses

Last week, U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.25 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Operation HOPE to support small businesses. This EDA grant will be matched with $567,918 in local investment.

The project was made possible by the regional planning efforts led by the Atlanta Regional Commission, which EDA funds to help bring together the public and private sectors to create an economic development roadmap to strengthen the regional economy, support private capital investment, and create jobs.

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A New Start and a Fresh Perspective

Kamesha was six months pregnant with her first child when she escaped an emotionally abusive relationship. Feeling beaten down and discouraged, she determined within herself that she would create a better life for herself and her unborn child. Though she began the journey within, she found a partner in Tiffany Roan, from HOPE Inside First Bank Nashville, who would help her reset her financial life and develop a new money mindset.

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Are You Feeling Lucky?

If you're feeling lucky today it's likely because the United States federal government has begun releasing a third round of stimulus checks for qualifying Americans as part of the American Rescue Plan, recently signed into law by President Biden. The checks come at a time of critical need for millions of Americans, but is compounded in impact by tax refund checks arriving almost simultaneously for many.

Watch Chairman Bryant explain how you can you leverage the massive, once in a lifetime opportunity presented to us today so that you can win. The timing may be lucky, but with strategy and a proper plan, you can begin building generational wealth for you and your family today. Schedule an appointment with an Operation HOPE financial wellbeing coach today.

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Empowering People is the Next Phase of Our Recovery

Recently, Chairman Bryant appeared on MSNBC with Stephanie Ruhle and Robin Hood CEO, Wes Moore, to discuss the COVID-19 relief bill that was recently signed into law and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for our country. Chairman Bryant stated that we're in a special time in our nation's history where we can pivot towards lasting prosperity if invest in our human capital and empower individuals to create better futures for themselves.

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Personalized Coaching Set to Help Advance Entrepreneurs Business Goals

Since the program's launch, we have seen thousands of exisiting and budding entrepreneurs apply for the 1 Million Black Businesses initiative, powered by HOPE and Shopify. Over the course of several weeks, participants have engaged in online training to help prepare them for their entrepreneurial journey and to excel in their businesses. Now, the program is expanding to include 1-on-1 personal coaching to help navigate hurdles and painpoints that the business owners may be experiencing.

It's not too late to be a part of the program or to help support. If you would like to join us in this exciting venture and get involved, click here.

Join the Operation HOPE Family, Apply Today!

Every day, we are inspired to impact the communities that we serve. As we touch more lives, we are looking to expand our team to help amplify, lead, and support the work we're doing around America.

We have many full-time opportunities open throughout markets across the country. If you are looking to join a vision-centered, impact-focused organization working to eradicate poverty and increase financial inclusion, consider joining the Operation HOPE family and get more involved with the Silver Rights Movement.

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