Space Coast Ready4Work Clients Complete Manufacturing Essentials Certification
Through a partnership with Eastern Florida State College, our Ready4Work Space Coast clients have the unique opportunity to earn a Manufacturing Essentials certification in the Mechatronics Apprenticeship Lab. This program is designed to equip them with the foundational skills required in the manufacturing industry, making them more competitive in the job market. Hands-On Learning with Cutting-Edge Technology […]
Ready4Work Now Open in Tampa and St. Pete
RSVP for Open Houses Thanks to the dedication of our team and support from our partners, Operation New Hope is proud to announce that we are officially open and now serving clients at our new Ready4Work program locations in Tampa and St. Petersburg! Last week, we enrolled 7 clients at the two new sites and the […]
Meet the Staff-Christa Whitten
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGD3-c0ZEuU Christa is a Mental Health Therapist and licensed Clinical Social Worker who joined the Operation New Hope team in Jacksonville in October of 2022. She recently accepted the invitation to move to our new Tampa location to continue her work in mental health services and to help launch the Ready4Work program in the Tampa […]
A Warm Gesture: Bombas Donates 2,000 Pairs of Socks to ONH Clients
Bombas has once again demonstrated their commitment to being Second Chance Supporters with a generous donation of 2,000 new pairs of socks to Operation New Hope. Many of our clients return home with little more than the clothes on their backs, making new, clean clothing essentials vital for their success in finding jobs and rebuilding […]
Press Release: Operation New Hope Expands Board Leadership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2024 Operation New Hope Expands Board Leadership Jacksonville, Florida – Operation New Hope is pleased to announce the addition of Ashley Pratt, Director of Community Relations at Mayo Clinic in Florida, to its esteemed Board of Directors. As Director of Community Relations at Mayo Clinic in Florida, Pratt has demonstrated […]
Meet the Staff-Darryl Matthews
Meet Darryl Matthews, the Career Development Lead at our Jacksonville location. Darryl joined the Operation New Hope team in 2019. He interacts with every client in the Ready4Work program in Jacksonville, teaching the Career Development portion of classes daily. His instruction covers a range of topics including body language, valuing diversity, anger management, and responding […]
Orlando Utilities Commission Donates over 1,000 Hygiene Kits to Operation New Hope
On Saturday, June 22, the spirit of generosity was on full display as employees from the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) gathered to assemble 1,000 personal care packages for Operation New Hope. The event brought together employees from various departments, all united by a common purpose: to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals […]
Conser Moving Solutions Donates over 100 Books to ONH Library
The books that would go to Operation New Hope at the Conser Moving Solutions office. We are thrilled to extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible team at Conser Moving Solutions for their generous donation of over 100 books to Operation New Hope last week! Since April, Conser Moving Solutions staff and their families […]
Voices of Hope Update-Father’s Day Edition with Fazil L.
Founded in March 1999, Operation New Hope is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, commemorating our legacy of transformative impact on the people and communities we serve. To mark this momentous occasion, we reached out to some of our former clients to see how they are doing now. Years after returning home, they are still […]
Expanding Services to Tampa and St. Pete
Operation New Hope is thrilled to announce the expansion of our nationally-recognized Ready4Work program to new locations in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida. This exciting development marks a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to rebuild lives, restore communities, and reduce recidivism through comprehensive reentry support and workforce development. A Proven Model for Success Since 1999, […]
ONH Launches New Motherhood Parenting Program with Grant from The Women’s Giving Alliance
We are thrilled to announce that Operation New Hope has received a generous grant of over $40,000 from The Women’s Giving Alliance, an initiative of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. This grant was awarded during a member forum in May, where the WGA revealed that $750,000 would be distributed among 18 nonprofits in the […]
Voices of Hope – James M.
“I was born in the project, grew up in poverty, and my whole family sold drugs. Even though I was a straight A student, I was living in a polluted environment, so I started hanging out with the wrong crowd. I got caught up in the street life and started doing robberies. I went to […]
Second Chance Supporters- Turner Construction’s Generous Donation
Every week, we welcome individuals back from jail and prison who enroll in our program with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. Thank you, Turner Construction, for being a second chance supporter and providing our clients with Welcome Home Hygiene Kits. These kits contain essential hygiene products, including shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, […]
Race to Success: Highlights from Our 3rd Annual 5K Event
With over 350 runners and walkers participating, the 3rd annual Hope Starts Here 5K presented by Florida Capital Bank was a great success! We raised over $25,000 in celebration of our 25th anniversary! At the starting line, Reggie Fullwood, President and CEO of Operation New Hope said, “We do this because we want to raise […]
Photobooth Fun at the Hope Starts Here 5k
Check out Photobooth Photos from Event Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the 3rd annual Hope Starts Here 5K, proudly presented by Florida Capital Bank! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this race is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy a scenic route through Jacksonville’s […]
The UPS Foundation Supports Second Chances
UPS Grant Presentation to Operation New Hope The UPS Foundation has made a significant investment of $250,000 to support second chances in Jacksonville, Florida. Operation New Hope is excited to partner with UPS to expand vocational training opportunities for our Ready4Work clients. Grant funding will also support development of an Emerging Leaders Training program that […]