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 […]
Operation New Hope Earns Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency 2025
At Operation New Hope, transparency and accountability are fundamental to our success as a nonprofit. We are proud to announce that we have once again earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. This marks another year receiving this prestigious recognition, reinforcing our commitment to openness, impact, and […]
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 […]
Orlando Utilities Commission Donates over 1,000 Hygiene Kits to Operation New Hope
On Saturday, June 22, the spirit of generosity was on full display as employees from the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) gathered to assemble 1,000 personal care packages for Operation New Hope. The event brought together employees from various departments, all united by a common purpose: to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals […]
ONH Launches New Motherhood Parenting Program with Grant from The Women’s Giving Alliance
We are thrilled to announce that Operation New Hope has received a generous grant of over $40,000 from The Women’s Giving Alliance, an initiative of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. This grant was awarded during a member forum in May, where the WGA revealed that $750,000 would be distributed among 18 nonprofits in the […]
Voices of Hope – James M.
“I was born in the project, grew up in poverty, and my whole family sold drugs. Even though I was a straight A student, I was living in a polluted environment, so I started hanging out with the wrong crowd. I got caught up in the street life and started doing robberies. I went to […]
A Second Chance at Education
GED teacher Mr. Ashley, is a math teacher at Cocoa High School by day and GED teacher by night In the journey towards rehabilitation and reintegration into society, access to education plays a pivotal role. For those seeking a fresh start, Operation New Hope is offering GED preparation in partnership with Brevard Adult & Community Education to […]
Voices of Hope Update – Rachel
In celebration of our 25th anniversary and Second Chance Month, we are commemorating our legacy of transformative impact on the people and communities we serve. 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 […]
Voices of Hope Update – Charlotte
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 […]
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 […]
Ready4Work Graduates are on the RISE
Operation New Hope is excited to be partnering with the City of Orlando to ensure our Ready4Work graduates are on the RISE! Clients who successfully complete our Ready4Work Orlando Career Development program and take advantage of additional Career and Technical training can earn additional stipends to support their Second Chance journey to a new career and […]
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 party, we celebrate our team’s achievements and take time to highlight those who go above and beyond in support of our clients and our organization’s success. As we expand to build […]
Creating HOPE with Indigo Art Therapy
Operation New Hope teamed up with Indigo Art Therapy Studio to facilitate a special 5-week series of collaborative Arts and Wellness Group Workshops for clients at ONH’s Jacksonville location. The goal was to provide integrative community care that gives formerly incarcerated people a new sense of self, and a voice with which to express it. These workshops, […]
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 […]
Ready4Release Team Making an Impact
Our Ready4Release team is making an impact in our communities and being recognized for their efforts! We are so proud to highlight two of their recent recognitions: Ronnie Cage our Ready4Release Program Manager was awarded Volunteer of the Month July 2023 by the Lawtey Correctional Institution. Ronnie has been facilitating the InsideOut Dads program to […]
Voices of Hope – Asia V.
“Before Operation New Hope, I was drug addicted, living on the streets, in an abusive relationship, and involved in human trafficking. My environment and the risks I was taking were very dangerous. I heard about the Ready4Work program when I was in jail in 2019, and it sounded like a great starting point from which […]
