Organizations Building a Stronger 904: Celebrating 904 Day 2026
In Jacksonville and across Northeast Florida, September 4 is more than just another day on the calendar. Matching the region’s iconic 904 area code, 904 Day is an annual celebration of the people, places, businesses, and organizations that make Northeast Florida home. Throughout the region, residents celebrate by supporting local businesses, visiting parks and museums, […]
The People Making Hiring Happen: Meet Operation New Hope’s Workforce Development Managers
Improving lives, strengthening businesses, and building Florida’s workforce one meaningful employment match at a time. At Operation New Hope, we believe employment has the power to change the trajectory of a person’s life. For individuals rebuilding after involvement with the justice system, securing meaningful, living-wage employment can provide the stability, independence, and opportunity needed to […]
Voices of Hope – Brooke D.
Before Hope: Addiction, Loss and Survival “I was raised in Nassau County and spent a few years growing up in Georgia. I became pregnant with my first child at 16, got married, and by the time I was 20, I was addicted to pain pills. My addiction quickly took over my life. After my first […]
From Hiring Partner to Workforce Leader: Melissa’s Journey with Operation New Hope
When Melissa first connected with Operation New Hope more than a decade ago, she was looking for great employees. As a hiring manager at a Jacksonville construction company, she faced the same challenge many employers do — finding dependable, skilled team members who would show up, work hard, and grow with the company. At the […]