Thank you for taking time to visit our website.  Operation HOPE was founded in 1999 by Dr. John Thomas of Lubbock, TX.  In its infancy, Dr. Thomas vision for the organization was to make a positive impact on lives worldwide.  Now in its 10th year, this non-profit (501c3) organization continues to expand its ministry’s footprint to reach around the world while maintaining a strong presence in their own back yard.