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2024

02/15/2024: Celebrities take aim at famed ‘Island Green’ for charities

2023

12/18/2023: Reggie Fullwood Receives Jacksonville's Inspire Change Changemaker Award

12/13/2023: 3 Myths About Hiring People with Criminal Records

12/5/2023: Orlando nonprofit helping former inmates return to the workforce

11/15/2023: State Attorney Andrew Bain announces future expansion of diversion program, policy changes

10/23/2023: Jacksonville Bold for 10.25.23: Traveling in style

10/17/2023: Operation New Hope expands into Clay County jail

9/19/2023: Florida fatherhood initiative includes multimillion-dollar ad campaign, ex-convict assistance

9/13/2023: Success in Five Months: FOC at Operation New Hope

6/28/2023: Operation New Hope's CEO Interviews at WJCT News

5/20/2023: 'Hope Starts Here' 5K to benefit Operation New Hope

5/15/2023: Leadership Jacksonville Honors ONH Founder Kevin Gay at Celebration 2023

4/29/2023: Operation New Hope is hosting their 2nd annual 5k in Jacksonville

4/26/2023: Segundas oportunidades tras pagar condenas

4/12/2023: Jacksonville shootings down 32% compared to this time last year. How to keep crime rates down, according to advocates

3/21/2023: The Bail Project helps low-level offenders pay bail in Orlando

2022

10/27/2022: Mayo Clinic in Florida awards grants to address community health needs

10/27/2022: Mayo Clinic in Florida awards grants to address critical community health needs

10/12/2022: Reggie Fullwood speaks to second chances, new opportunities at Cuppa Jax

10/7/2022: Nonprofit that trains offenders graduates first class in new Orlando office

9/22/2022: Through employment, we empower

9/22/2022: 'Significant need': United Way awards $9 million in nonprofit grants to help struggling families

9/22/2022: OP-ED: A New Kind of Hope Lives Here

9/8/2022: Jacksonville nonprofit helping ex-offenders re-enter workforce expands to Orlando

6/28/2022: Operation New Hope CEO to retire 23 years after founding organization dedicated to giving ex-cons a second chance at life

6/28/2022: First Coast Connect Interview - New leadership ahead for Operation New Hope (starts at 0:35)

6/27/2022: Operation New Hope founder is retiring after 23 years helping Jacksonville-area ex-offenders rebuild lives

5/21/2022: Hope Starts Here 5k in Jacksonville benefits re-entry programs for people leaving criminal justice system

5/21/2022: FLORIDA CAPITAL BANK PARTNERS WITH OPERATION NEW HOPE TO PRESENT THE HOPE STARTS HERE 5K

5/21/2022: Florida Capital Bank’s Hope Starts Here 5K starts today for runners and history buffs alike

5/21/2022: ‘We give out second chances’: Florida Capital Bank, Operation New Hope host run for a cause

2/15/22: ‘We’re learning from our mistakes’: New course prepares Baker County inmates for release

2021

11/30/2021: Millions expected to be donated on Giving Tuesday

10/26/2021: Life-saving mulligan: PGA Tour caddie Eric Larson grateful for the opportunity to rebuild his life

10/26/2021: Operation New Hope providing second chances at Mulligans for Hope Golf Tournament

10/25/21: Life-saving mulligan: PGA Tour caddie Eric Larson grateful for the opportunity to rebuild his life

9/13/2021: Rethreaded, Operation New Hope kick off program for businesses looking to do good

9/3/21: Jacksonville nonprofit working to break the cycle: Inside the program helping imprisoned dads

8/18/21: Equality of Opportunity in Action: The Power of a Second Chance

5/5/21: Jacksonville Organization Helping People with Criminal Records Get Jobs

2/22/21: Chuck Parliment Retires: One of his career highlights - Hiring Ready4Work Graduates

2020

12/26/20: Guest column: Community of Hope Changes Lives

12/8/20: Jacksonville-area nonprofits see leadership changes

12/4/20: White House Recognizes Operation New Hope

11/24/20: Prison population drops during pandemic

11/23/20: Impacts Of COVID-19 Dominate Concerns Raised At Duval Delegation Meeting

11/23/20: Duval legislators wrestle with virus budget

11/3/20: 56-year old former felon speaks about emotional first time voting

8/12/20: Editorial: The cruel, wasteful prison policies in Florida and the US

8/5/20: Now Hiring: Ready4Work program offers ex-offenders a second chance

6/27/20: Ready4Work Program Reopens in St. Augustine

4/8/20: Apart but together: How nonprofits are adapting to meet the needs of the community

3/2/20: Program to help formerly incarcerated get back into workforce expands to St. Augustine

3/2/20: First Coast Connect Interview - Ready4Work Expands to St. Augustine

2/20: A Step in the Right Direction: The Benefits of Hiring Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

2/28/20: New Ready4Work location in St. Johns County set to open Monday

2/28/20: New Ready4Work location opening in St. Augustine for formerly incarcerated

2/7/2020: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Creation of the Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence

2/25/20: Jacksonville ex-convict changes his life, uses story to help at-risk youth

2/7/20: A center for second chances: New location opening in St. Augustine for formerly incarcerated

2/7/20:Public-private partnership to address Florida inmate re-entry programs

2/7/2020: Gov. DeSantis Aims To Reduce Florida’s Recidivism Rate With New Foundation

2/7/20: DeSantis touts program to help inmates leaving prison

2/7/2020: Fla. Governor announces new organization to help former inmates get to work

2019

12/9/2019: Our Jacksonville Partnerships, Social Structure Help Give People Second Chances

12/1/2019: Our View: Cheers

10/30/2019: SECOND CHANCES

8/8/2019: Thursday Editorial: It’s time for a Jacksonville Journey 2.0

7/28/2019: Ivanka Trump accompanies Vice President Pence during local stop to applaud economic boom

7/28/2019: Sunday’s Editorial: Tough questions on prisons for Florida’s leaders

7/27/2019: GUEST COLUMN | A rare community experience

7/26/2019: Vice president inspired by visits to Operation New Hope, Miller Electric

7/26/2019: VP Pence, Ivanka Trump Tout Tax Cuts As Growth Engine During Jacksonville Visit

7/25/2019: Vice President Pence And Ivanka Trump Are Visiting Jacksonville Friday

7/24/2019: Pence to visit Jacksonville Friday with Ivanka Trump

7/19/2019: Makaziwe Mandela speaks in St. Augustine at future Operation New Hope site

7/18/2019: Operation New Hope gives second chances to released inmates

7/16/2019: Jacksonville ex-con invites Nelson Mandela's family to First Coast, they accept

7/5/2019: Nelson Mandela’s daughter connects with Jacksonville for father’s tribute

7/3/2019: Project Save Lives; Nelson Mandela; V For Victory

7/1/2019: Reggie Fullwood and Operation New Hope; Vaping Ban; Cole Pepper

5/30/2019: Jacksonville, Tampa Prosecutors Pursue Aggressive Reform Agendas With Public Support

2/12/2019: Commissioners unanimously support of funding for Operation New Hope

2/3/2019: Program aims to reduce recidivism in St. Johns County

1/30/2019: Commissioners support plan for St. Augustine program

2018

12/22/2018: Saturday’s Editorial: Congress is moving on smart justice, is Florida next?

11/5/2018: OFFENDER REENTRY IS ABOUT REBUILDING LIVES

10/15/2018: Gay’s powerful piece in Forbes

10/9/2018: How Businesses Contribute To The Second Sentence Of The Formerly Incarcerated

9/27/2018: Bethel celebrates Ready4Work program

9/13/2018: Operation New Hope Continues Years of Great Work with InsideOut Dad®

7/17/2018: Tuesday Editorial: Ready4Work is working well

5/30/2018: State Attorney’s Program Helps Restore Driver’s Licenses For Those With Minor Offenses

3/9/2018: Operation New Hope receiving attention from Trump administration

3/9/2018: Jacksonville leaders pitch Operation New Hope to HUD secretary

3/9/2018: US Housing Secretary Visits Jacksonville, Touts Local Nonprofit And ‘Self-Sufficiency’

2017

7/17/2017: Guest Column: Operation New Hope continues to create hope

7/6/2017: Collins: Jobs are needed to reduce crime rate

3/7/2017: New Jacksonville Port Academy Quickly Prepares Ex-Offenders For Work

3/7/2017: JAXPORT JOBS FOR EX-OFFENDERS

2016

11/16/2016: Jacksonville Companies Join Ban the Box Movement

4/29/2016: Rehabilitate Former Prisoners with Jobs

2015

11/8/2015: Julie Delegal: One man’s mission demonstrates the power of a job

6/28/2015: Job applicants who have a criminal record deserve a fair look

6/25/2015: Jacksonville programs get $2.2 million to break cycle of crime for some, help others avoid it

5/15/2015: Operation New Hope helps offenders break the cycle

5/19/2015: Operation New Hope — Giving second chances

5/14/2015: Road to Redemption

2014

1/3/2014: Closing the Loop: Arnold Palmer

2013

8/21/2013: New affordable homes in Jacksonville launch EPIC communities

8/12/2013: U.S. Attorney Visits Re-Entry Model

8/9/2013: Gay has brought business savvy to nonprofit world

5/19/2013: Florida No. 1 in barring ex-prisoners from voting

2/7/2013: Gov. Rick Scott tours ex-offender assistance group in 3-stop Jacksonville visit

1/17/2013: Walking the walk with MLK's influence

1/14/2013: The story beyond an effort to redevelop two core city communities

2012

9/26/2012: LISC Jacksonville’s Visioning Day

5/1/2012: Nonprofit News: Highlighting Jacksonville’s Philanthropic Community

4/23/2012: JACKSONVILLE CBRE CLOSED ITS DOORS FRIDAY FOR GOOD

3/20/2012: Operation New Hope and AT&T Flip the Switch on a New Upgraded Computer Lab

3/9/2012: Operation New Hope pays off for employer

2/24/2012: Finding good workers in unlikely places

1/24/2012: One of Us: First Coast woman's future on brighter path

1/10/2012: Operation New Hope gets $10,000 grant

1/1/2012: Moments of Hope 2012 Newsletter

2011

12/27/2011: The Rev. Richard Turk, known for his prison and church ministry, dies at age 72

12/23/2011: Rasheen Mathis organizes clothing drive

10/5/2011: The angel behind local developments

10/1/2011: Moments of Hope 2011 Newsletter

9/30/2011: Jacksonville Organizations Dedicate Refurbished Eastside PAL/Flossie Brunson Park

9/28/2011: Jags Inaugurate Community Football Fields

3/1/2011: Jacksonville's inadequate bus system impacts job seekers

1/30/2011: Onetime firefighter embraces chance to clean up

2010

12/28/2010: Nonprofit CEO Showcase: Kevin T. Gay

9/6/2010: Homeless mother of three created her own opportunity

6/30/2010: Gulf oil spill: Hope is shining

6/25/2010: Jacksonville nonprofit pledges to place hundreds in oil cleanup jobs

6/25/2010: Local Ex-Convicts Can Help Clean Up Oils

9/29/2010: Blessing of building signifies renewed focus for Operation New Hope

7/1/2010: Ex-Felon Programs Excited About City's New Initiatives

2009

11/17/2009: Operation Helps Ex-Offenders Find Work

11/17/2009: Justice Summit 2009

9/22/2009: 21 Ways to Serve America

8/11/2009: Two nonprofits changing lives

7/17/2009: Crenshaw Secures $790,000 for Jacksonville's Operation New Hope

6/9/2009: Former inmates need help in getting a second chance

5/1/2009: Prison Reform: A Course Correction

4/15/2009: Nonprofits get their chance to shine in Parade of Homes

4/13/2009: Urban garden renewal

2/16/2009: Reforms would slow recidivism rate

2/2/2009: Obama singles out Duval man for faith-based initiative

10/21/2009: Bill touts hiring ex-offenders to cut crime rate

2008

9/27/2008: On the move to Springfield

7/1/2008: Obama: Expand Bush’s faith-based programs

7/1/2008: Obama Speaks About Faith in Zanesville, Ohio

6/26/2008: Ex-Felon Programs Excited About City's New Initiatives

6/9/2008: Did this worker's past cause his firing?

5/31/2008: From Prison to Work

6/2/2008: Help brings hope

6/2/2008: Ex-offenders move from prison to jobs

6/2/2008: Former dealer finds brighter path

5/20/2008: Redevelopment efforts are taking hold on the Eastside

5/19/2008: Businesses can support community program

3/21/2008: Calling all corporations

2007

11/3/2007: Jobs are best way to stop murder

10/11/2007: President Clinton Gives Local Program Props In New Book

8/4/2007: Forum reveals reality is tough for ex-convicts

7/18/2007: Getting back to work after jail time isn't easy

6/25/2007: Weavers dig into own pockets for nonprofit agencies

6/22/2007: Making a Difference

6/18/2007: Things are looking up for Ready4Work

3/26/2007: Job-training program gives convicts, work force new hope

2/20/2007: 2nd chance for ex-cons

2006

9/25/2006: SLOWING PRISON'S REVOLVING DOOR

7/19/2006: Post-jail jobs program gets $375,000 in funding

6/1/2006: SOCIAL SERVICE: Reward success

5/31/2006: CITY SOJOURN: A second chance can fight crime

2/27/2006: CRIME REDUCTION: Help former inmates rebuild lives

2005

12/16/2005: Program helps ex-offenders get on feet

5/14/2005: FIRST COAST CHRONICLES: His life took on a new meaning

2/2/2005: VOICES: Springfield's rebirth realized through the efforts of many

2003

7/16/2003: President Bush Discusses Faith-Based Initiative with Urban Leaders

5/31/2003: Program readies inmates for life

1/14/2003: Springfield's a hot spot to out-of-town investors

2002

12/8/2002: Mayor plans broad panel for housing

8/24/2002: Springfield open house today

8/7/2002: Operation New Hope gave desperate man new chance

7/27/2002: First Coast hears about new Ready4Work program

6/29/2002: President taps Duval effort as national model

6/28/2002: Local ministries selected for president's program

1/9/2002: CITY SOJOURN: Homes renew hope

2001

11/7/2001: Operation New Hope helps start new lives

2/3/2001: Steamboat House gets new address

2000

9/23/2000: More than homes repaired

7/29/2000: Historic housing gets help

7/26/2000: Homes spring anew

5/27/2000: Restoring homes, lives

4/24/2000: New-home construction started in Springfield

1999

11/7/1999: Buying into Springfield

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