Second Chance Supporters – Jacksonville Women in Business for Good
It was an honor yesterday receive a generous donation of $4,267.50 from the Jacksonville Women in Business for Good group. Their organization voted to support Operation New Hope’s mission as part of their member driven support of our local community. Founded in 2022, the Jacksonville Women in Business for Good is helping women build connections, enrich […]
Operation New Hope Named Top Workplace 2023!
Operation New Hope is thrilled to be recognized as a Top Workplace 2023! At last night’s awards ceremony, our Chief Operating Officer Sytisha Claycomb and Director of Human Resources Mary Croxton accepted the Top Workplace award on behalf of our organization. We were also honored by the additional surprise recognition of the “Meaningfulness” Award after […]
Second Chance Supporters – Turner Construction
Established in 1984, Turner’s Orlando office is proud to serve the communities of Orlando, Jacksonville, Gainesville and Tallahassee. They have a strong presence in Central Florida and have established lasting relationships with subcontractors, clients and vendors throughout the region. Some notable projects in progress or recently completed include the Camping World Stadium Reconstruction, the Four […]
St. Johns County Reentry Center Ribbon Cutting
Operation New Hope is pleased to announce that we will now be offering our nationally-recognized Ready4Work reentry training and support program to people prior to release from the St. Johns County Jail. This new and exciting partnership with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is made possible because of a generous ARPA grant from the United Way of St. […]
Voices of Hope – Fred H.
“Before Operation New Hope, I was lost. I was dealing with a lot of issues and chemical dependence. As I was completing a 15 year prison sentence, I met Ronnie Cage from the Ready4Release team, and I’m so glad I did. Ronnie got me signed up for the program, and I met with him 3-4 […]
Second Chance Supporters – Honey Pot Bike Collective
Operation New Hope extends our sincere thanks to our newest Second Chance Supporters at the Honey Pot Bike Collective. Garfield Cooper (pictured at ZenCog Bicycle Company in Riverside) and the Honey Pot Bike Collective just donated 7 bikes to our Ready4Work clients. At Operation New Hope, we provide support and training to people who have been […]
Second Chance Supporters – C Robinson Associates
The idiom “it takes a village” means many people must cooperate to achieve a goal. We certainly know that to be true here at Operation New Hope, and we are so thankful to the support from many in our village! Today we extend our sincere thanks to C Robinson Associates for their generous donation of Welcome […]
Ready4Work clients use art therapy to practice letting go
Here at Operation New Hope, one of the activities that our Ready4Work clients partake in is art therapy. Implementing art therapy sessions as part of our Ready4Work program helps us achieve our goals of improved mental health and reduced recidivism for people impacted by the criminal justice system. Studies show that arts education can help […]
Celebrating the Team at Operation New Hope
We Love Our Team at Operation New Hope! We have a great team at Operation New Hope, and it’s so fun to spotlight our outstanding performers. Every year at our annual holiday celebration, we celebrate our team’s achievements and take time to highlight those who go above and beyond in support of our clients and […]
Second Chance Supporters – Beaches Rotaract
Operation New Hope extends our sincere thanks to the members of Beaches Rotaract for joining the growing list of Second Chance Supporters who believe we are all better than our worst day, worst decision, or worst mistake. Beaches Rotaract hosts an annual charity fundraiser and will donate proceeds from this year’s event to support our […]
NFCAA Provides $100,000 Grant to ONH to Help More People Affected by the Justice System
Operation New Hope extends our most sincere thanks to Northeast Florida Community Action Agency for their significant donation in support of our mission. The $100,000 check presentation was made at our weekly Ready4Work client graduation on Friday, November 18, 2022, at noon. “We are dedicated to establishing mutually beneficial partnerships that connect families to available […]
Ready4Work Clients Giving Thanks
During this season of thanksgiving, our Ready4Work clients focused on the benefits of gratitude during this week’s art therapy session. In the group session, participants looked at research that shows how giving thanks increases happiness and reduces depression. The group also discussed how grateful people are more likely to behave in a prosocial manner, even […]
Voices of Hope – Andrew L.
“I had a great job with a good company doing Department of Defense contracting for the Navy, but my kids’ mom was struggling with addiction making it impossible for me to be deployed for 2-3 months at a time. I came home and things went from bad to worse. I got myself into trouble and […]
Voices of Hope – Fazil L.
“When I was 13 years old, my mom was murdered in front of me. After that I was forced to take care of my brothers and sisters, and it felt like it was just me against the world. Hurt people hurt people, so I ended up spending 25 years in prison from the age of […]
ONH Joins Rand Corporation’s Town Hall Meeting
On September 20, 2022, Operation New Hope’s Chief Communications Officer Amanda Mahan joined the Rand Corporation’s Town Hall Meeting to discuss how training and support increases returning citizens chances at successfully securing living wage work after incarceration. Watch the full discussion below. Share this post Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Read More…
United Way’s $9 million investment to improve economic mobility in Northeast Florida benefits Operation New Hope
United Way of Northeast Florida announced a $9 million investment to improve economic mobility throughout the region. The funds, distributed over a period of two years, will support 37 community-based programs that address critical challenges including food access, housing stability, education attainment and workforce development. Collectively, these programs will serve more than 210,000 residents of […]
