Guide Note

Operation Hope, Inc. (OHI) is a non-profit organization created and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It was founded by John Hope Bryant following the Los Angeles riots of 1992, during which over 3,000 buildings were burned or vandalized.¹ Operation Hope has over 50 locations in the United States and South Africa.²

Fast Facts:

1. Founded: 1992 (immediately after the L.A. riots on April 29)
2. Founder/Chairman/CEO: John Hope Bryant
3. Headquarters: Los Angeles, California
4. Phone number: (213) 891-2900
5. Toll free: (877) 592-HOPE
6. Fax: (213) 489-7511
7. Raised over $400 million from private donations²
8. Bryant is vice-chairman of the President's Council on Financial Literacy

"Operation HOPE seeks to make the development and 'privatization of inner-city and under-served communities' a top priority; serving as a bridge and facilitator between mainstream and minority communities. The mission of OHI is empowerment."¹