For immediate release Jacksonville, Fl (October 25, 2018) – Operation New Hope was awarded “Best Organization” at the 2018 Jacksonville Environmental Luncheon. While the award was an organizational award, it was largely accomplished through the leadership of Reggie Lott, Property and Facilities Manager for Operation New Hope (Pictured with CEO, Kevin Gay). Some of the projects that were highlighted include: restoration …
Second Chances – A Community Dialogue at MOSH Nov 16
For immediate release Jacksonville, Fl (October 23, 2018) – Operation New Hope, in partnership with MOSH and the Jax Chamber are pleased to present, Second Chances – a film-screening event featuring the Oscar-nominated documentary, Knife Skills. The 40 min film showcases the opening of a French restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio staffed only by previously incarcerated people. Knife Skills highlights challenges the …
Kerry Byrd Shares Her Story
The Hope Series – Featuring Ready4Work graduate Kerry Byrd
The Second Sentence of the Formerly Incarcerated, by Kevin Gay
You can view Kevin Gay’s recent article published on Forbes.com here: How Businesses Contribute To The Second Sentence of The Formerly Incarcerated
Introducing – The Hope Series – transformation stories of Ready4Work graduates
Kerry Byrd made a mistake. It cost her in more ways than just her freedom. Now, many years later, she is attending school while working a job and is a sterling example of success to everyone around her. She graduated from Operation New Hope’s Ready4Work program and shares her story here. The Hope Series by Operation New Hope highlights the …
Operation New Hope recipient of special $350,000 grant from The Jim Moran Foundation honoring Jim Moran’s 100th birthday
For Immediate Release Jacksonville, Florida (October 5, 2018) – The Jim Moran Foundation recently announced more than $10 million in grants to commemorate what would have been Jim Moran’s 100th birthday on August 8th. Operation New Hope, a first-time grant recipient of The Jim Moran Foundation, received a two-year grant totaling $350,000 for its nationally-recognized Ready4Work® program. Jim Moran’s legacy lives …