Empowering Through Employment: Jacksonville’s Third Annual Second Chance Job Fair
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Operation New Hope was proud to co-host the Third Annual Second Chance Job Fair in Jacksonville: a powerful event designed to connect job seekers with employers who believe in opportunities for all. Held at the FSCJ Advanced Technology Center, the event was hosted by Operation New Hope, CareerSource of Northeast […]
Operation New Hope Celebrates Over 100 Ready4Work Graduates in St. Pete
On April 25th, Operation New Hope proudly celebrated a major milestone, recognizing more than 100 individuals who have graduated from the Ready4Work program in St. Pete since the location opened in July 2024. The celebration brought together community members, partners, and supporters to recognize the achievements of our clients and the transformative impact of second […]
Turner Construction Helps Women Step Confidently Into the Workforce
Operation New Hope is incredibly grateful that Turner Construction continues to be a Second Chance Supporter, ensuring that the women enrolled in our programs have the tools and resources they need to succeed. On March 7th, 2025, Turner generously donated 20 pairs of high-quality work boots, helping women feel more prepared to step into new […]
Operation New Hope Joins Mobile Reentry Unit Ribbon Cutting in St. Johns County
On Thursday February 20th, Operation New Hope Board Members Karen Holt, Stephen Colson, and Ashley Pratt, along with our Board Chair Coley Jones and ONH President/CEO Reggie Fullwood, attended the Mobile Reentry Unit Ribbon Cutting Event in St. Johns County. This innovative initiative, led by the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) and the Florida Foundation for […]
Celebrating First Class of Graduates at Ready4Work Tampa
Last Friday, Operation New Hope celebrated a significant milestone with the first graduation of the Ready4Work program in Tampa! This momentous occasion not only highlights the resilience and determination of our graduates but also marks the beginning of a new chapter for our organization as we expand our reach into the Tampa Bay community. A […]
Meet the Staff-Darryl Matthews
Meet Darryl Matthews, the Career Development Lead at our Jacksonville location. Darryl joined the Operation New Hope team in 2019. He interacts with every client in the Ready4Work program in Jacksonville, teaching the Career Development portion of classes daily. His instruction covers a range of topics including body language, valuing diversity, anger management, and responding […]
Voices of Hope Update-Father’s Day Edition with Fazil L.
Founded in March 1999, Operation New Hope is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, commemorating our legacy of transformative impact on the people and communities we serve. To mark this momentous occasion, we reached out to some of our former clients to see how they are doing now. Years after returning home, they are still […]
Second Chance Supporters- Turner Construction’s Generous Donation
Every week, we welcome individuals back from jail and prison who enroll in our program with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. Thank you, Turner Construction, for being a second chance supporter and providing our clients with Welcome Home Hygiene Kits. These kits contain essential hygiene products, including shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, […]
Helping Fathers Become Better Dads While Incarcerated
This Second Chance Month, we are celebrating two groups of incarcerated fathers who are working hard to gain the necessary parenting skills needed to make the most of their second chances once released. Check out the most recent graduates of the InsideOut Dad’s classes that our team is delivering at Lake City Correctional and Lawtey […]
Voices of Hope Update – Aaron F.
In celebration of Operation New Hope’s 25th Anniversary and Second Chance Month (April), we reached out to some of our former clients to see how they are doing now. Years after returning home, they are still applying what they have learned during their time here at Operation New Hope to achieve success and build a […]
Second Chance Supporters Celebrating 25 Years
In celebration of Second Chance Month, Operation New Hope hosted an event to thank our great employment and community partners who have supported our mission and helped us achieve success over the past 25 years. The evening began with happy hour drinks and hors d’oeuvres followed by the presentation of Second Chance Supporter Awards to […]
Biden Declares April 2024 as Second Chance Month
Jacksonville, Florida – Operation New Hope, a statewide nonprofit that provides support and training designed to reduce recidivism, joins individuals, communities, and agencies across the country to recognize the importance of reentry during Second Chance Month. In a Proclamation on Second Chance Month issued on March 29, 2024, President Biden stated “America was founded on […]
Top 25 Achievements of Past 25 Years
Here in Florida, there exists a beacon of hope that has been helping people rebuild their lives for a quarter of a century. Founded in March 1999, Operation New Hope celebrates our 25th anniversary this year, commemorating our legacy of transformative impact on the communities we serve. What began as a vision to uplift a […]
Orlando Clients Are Ready for Work!
Our Ready4Work Orlando clients recently added a new skill to their repertoire: tying a tie. The Ready4Work program not only helps clients transition home from incarceration but also places a strong emphasis on being prepared to enter the workforce. With a comprehensive approach encompassing case management, mental health counseling, supportive services, job training, and placement […]
Meet the Staff – Yolanda
https://youtu.be/5A-AwZN7Uzk Meet our Ready4Work Case Manager and Recovery Support Group Facilitator – Yolanda Goodman. In 2022, Yolanda made the move from Illinois to Florida to join the Operation New Hope team, bringing with her a wealth of experience in teaching and case management. Yolanda and the Ready4Work Case Management team deliver post-release services and individualized support […]
Ready4Work Space Coast Ribbon Cutting
Florida has the 3rd largest incarcerated population in the U.S. and 95% of all state prisoners will be released. Brevard County has the 10th highest number of people returning from prisons here in the State of Florida. Therefore, there is a great need for reentry programs to help people rebuild their lives, become self-sufficient, keep […]
