Second Chance Month 2025
April 1st marks the beginning of Second Chance Month 2025—a time to raise awareness about the challenges people face after incarceration and to celebrate the life-changing power of opportunity. At Operation New Hope, this month holds special meaning as we work year-round to provide the support justice-impacted individuals need to rebuild their lives and thrive. […]
Voices of Hope – Braeden C.
“I was born and raised on the East Coast. I left home at 13 years old and faced homelessness on and off over the years. When I came to Jacksonville, I ended up getting lost in substance abuse and really struggled to get out of that cycle. I remember just crying out and asking God […]
Operation New Hope Awarded Top Workplace for Third Consecutive Year
We are thrilled to announce that Operation New Hope has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Jacksonville for 2025 by the Florida Times-Union—marking our third consecutive year receiving this incredible honor! This achievement is a testament to our dedicated and passionate staff, whose commitment to our mission creates a workplace culture that is both inspiring and impactful. At Operation New […]
Expanding Opportunity: Partnering with Goodwill to Bring Ready4Work to Putnam County
Operation New Hope is thrilled to announce an exciting new pilot partnership with Goodwill Industries of North Florida, which will bring our Ready4Work Career Development training to Putnam County. Both Operation New Hope and Goodwill share a deep commitment to breaking the cycle of incarceration and empowering individuals to succeed. Goodwill’s established presence and deep […]
Voices of Hope – Alfredo D.
Alfredo in the kitchen at Clara White Mission where he now teaches culinary courses. “I’ve been working as a chef most of my life, earning a great living. But when Covid happened and we lost a major account, I didn’t have much money coming in, got behind, and couldn’t pay for things like updating my […]
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 […]
