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 […]
Food Donation Helps Parents Restore Relationships with Children
Spring break is one of the hungriest times of year for many children in Florida. School meal programs provide meals while school is in session, but when the doors are closed, families are forced to figure it out or go without. This year-round issue burdens parents as they attempt to navigate the pains associated with […]
Voices of Hope – Willie T.
“Before Operation New Hope, I was homeless and going to various programs and community resource centers to get shoes, clothing and meals. I really wasn’t in a good place, but I have always tried to lived by the philosophy that life is neither good nor bad, it’s what you make of it. So I was […]
Meet the Staff – RJ
https://youtu.be/gcHaqwvlcjM Meet one of our Pre-release Case Managers – Ryan “RJ” James RJ joined Operation New Hope in 2021 to be a beacon of hope for those going through trauma so that they can overcome life’s challenges. Working in collaboration with the Department of Corrections, RJ and the Ready4Release team deliver pre-release services to 30+ facilities across Florida. […]
Breaking Barriers: Celebrating the Graduation of our First Women’s Class in St. Johns County
We are thrilled to announce the graduation of our first class of women from the Ready4Work reentry program at St. Augustine Jail. Over the past several months, we have been delivering reentry services behind the walls of the St. Johns County facility to prepare people for successful transition prior to release. Their journey hasn’t […]
Building Confidence, One Knot at a Time: A Tie-Tying Event for Our Clients
Transitioning from incarceration back into society can be a daunting journey for many individuals. The challenges of finding employment and rebuilding one’s life can feel overwhelming, especially with all the barriers people face. For individuals with a criminal background, the stigma associated with their past can make it even more challenging to secure employment. However, with […]
