Celebrating Generosity: Spherion’s Support of Second Chances
The holiday season is a time for giving, and last Friday, Spherion exemplified the true spirit of generosity and community support. We were thrilled to welcome their team to Operation New Hope as they spent the day making a tangible impact on the lives of our clients. Their dedication and kindness remind us why partnerships […]
New Partnership: Clothing with Purpose for Returning Citizens
At Operation New Hope, we’re always looking for new ways to support our clients as they transition from incarceration back into their communities. Today, we’re excited to announce a new partnership with Presbyterian Social Ministries (PSM), a Jacksonville-based organization that shares our commitment to helping individuals rebuild their lives. A couple of weeks ago, our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Second Chance Supporters Celebrating 25 Years
In celebration of Second Chance Month, Operation New Hope hosted an event to thank our great employment and community partners who have supported our mission and helped us achieve success over the past 25 years. The evening began with happy hour drinks and hors d’oeuvres followed by the presentation of Second Chance Supporter Awards to […]
Biden Declares April 2024 as Second Chance Month
Jacksonville, Florida – Operation New Hope, a statewide nonprofit that provides support and training designed to reduce recidivism, joins individuals, communities, and agencies across the country to recognize the importance of reentry during Second Chance Month. In a Proclamation on Second Chance Month issued on March 29, 2024, President Biden stated “America was founded on […]
Celebrating Women in Construction
Since 1998, Women in Construction Week has celebrated and promoted the role of women in the construction industry, and our friends at Turner Construction are celebrating by donating 30 pairs of new women’s work boots and hundreds of new safety vests to support our Ready4Work female clients entering the construction industry. Turner’s team stopped by […]
50th Anniversary Players Charity Shootout Classic
THE PLAYERS Charity Shootout Classic, held Monday, February 12, 2024, was a testament to the power of the community coming together for a noble cause. During the 50th anniversary of The Players Charity Shootout Classic, Operation New Hope and 4 other participating organizations, competed for the chance to have their celebrity golfer get their ball […]
Creating HOPE with Indigo Art Therapy
Operation New Hope teamed up with Indigo Art Therapy Studio to facilitate a special 5-week series of collaborative Arts and Wellness Group Workshops for clients at ONH’s Jacksonville location. The goal was to provide integrative community care that gives formerly incarcerated people a new sense of self, and a voice with which to express it. These workshops, […]
A Touchdown for Second Chances!
Operation New Hope is beyond grateful to announce a winning act of generosity from former Jaguar Cody Davis of the New England Patriots! His personal donation of $5,000 has been matched by The NFL Foundation as part of their Player Matching Social Justice Grants program, bringing their total support to an astounding $10,000. The NFL Foundation’s Player Matching […]
Thanks to Wells Fargo for Continued Support of Second Chances
Operation New Hope extends our deepest thanks to Wells Fargo for their instrumental support of our mission. With their latest grant of $25,000, Wells Fargo is helping provide access to safe, stable, and supportive housing for our justice-impacted clients. This grant is not just a financial contribution; it is a symbol of faith in our […]
Education, Employment and Second Chances Matter!
Susan Kowalski, Operation New Hope’s Deputy Director of our READY4WORK Space Coast program location, attended the Florida Prison Education Project (FPEP) Open House last week at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Founded in 2017, FPEP is an initiative of the University of Central Florida that seeks to offer a high-quality undergraduate education to people […]
