On Thursday, December 4th, Operation New Hope welcomed community members, partners, elected officials, and supporters to help celebrate our new Space Coast office in Cocoa during a very special Open House event.
Operation New Hope first expanded to the Space Coast in August 2023 to meet the needs of justice-impacted individuals in Brevard County — an area among the top 10 in Florida for prison releases. With demand quickly growing, our Space Coast team previously operated out of two adjacent buildings to serve participants. As of this September, we are proudly operating under one roof in a larger and more accessible location, offering a more seamless and centralized experience for clients while expanding our capacity to serve.
The evening was filled with meaningful conversations, new connections, and a shared commitment to creating second chances for returning citizens across Florida — especially here in Brevard County.
Guests had the opportunity to tour our newly relocated facility, meet members of our Space Coast team, and learn more about the transformative reentry services we provide, including career development training, employment services, transitional housing, and other critical wraparound supports that help break cycles of incarceration.
Throughout the event, our dedicated staff guided attendees through each program area, answered questions, and highlighted how Operation New Hope empowers individuals returning from incarceration to thrive personally and professionally — ultimately strengthening families, workplaces, and communities.
Community support was on full display, with representatives from local organizations, employer partners, law enforcement, Brevard County leaders, and donors joining us to explore ways to work together to reduce recidivism and expand economic opportunity throughout the region.
The opening of our new Space Coast office marks an important milestone as we continue our mission as Florida’s Statewide Reentry Network. Each month, thousands of individuals return home from prisons and jails, often facing overwhelming barriers to stability. With this expanded space, we are better equipped to welcome people home, increase access to essential reentry services, and support more individuals in building stable, successful lives right here on the Space Coast.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for this celebration, and to all who continue championing second chances. Together, we’re proving that hope truly starts here.
Pictured left to right: Cocoa Police Commander A. Marchica and Jarvis Wash, Director of Operation New Hope’s Space Coast Office.
