Over 500 Participants Gather for Operation New Hope’s 5th Annual Hope Starts Here 5K in Jacksonville
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, more than 500 runners, walkers, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters gathered in Jacksonville‘s historic Springfield neighborhood for Operation New Hope’s 5th Annual Hope Starts Here 5K. The event, which also included a family-friendly 1-Mile Fun Run, brought the community together to celebrate hope, opportunity, and second chances while raising funds to […]
Voices of Hope Update: Terrence P.
From Uncertainty to Opportunity In March 2019, Terrence Platts walked through the doors of Operation New Hope’s Ready4Work program in Jacksonville with determination, but like many returning citizens, he also carried uncertainty about what would come next. After spending nearly 20 years incarcerated, Terrence began preparing for his transition home through Operation New Hope’s Ready4Release […]
Second Chance Month 2026
What is Second Chance Month? Second Chance Month 2026 is a nationwide initiative observed each April to raise awareness about the challenges faced by justice-impacted individuals while promoting second chances, reducing stigma, and expanding opportunities for successful reentry. Launched in 2017, this effort has grown into a national movement supported by bipartisan leaders, state governments, […]
Celebrating New Beginnings: Space Coast Open House
On Thursday, December 4th, Operation New Hope welcomed community members, partners, elected officials, and supporters to help celebrate our new Space Coast office in Cocoa during a very special Open House event. Operation New Hope first expanded to the Space Coast in August 2023 to meet the needs of justice-impacted individuals in Brevard County — […]
From Start to Finish: Hope Starts Here 5K Inspires Change
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, nearly 200 Orlando community members came together at Harbor Park in Lake Baldwin for the Third Annual Hope Starts Here 5K Orlando, raising awareness, funds, and support for second chances. Benefiting Operation New Hope, Florida’s Statewide Reentry Network, the event united participants of all ages and experience levels to run, […]
Voices of Hope – Shannon B.
Shannon Tabling with Her Employer, Curative Care Center “Before coming to Operation New Hope, I had never had a job before, never worked, and had never even made a resume. I had been in and out of jail my whole life. Eventually, I went to rehab in the Space Coast at a center called STEPS, […]
Operation New Hope Celebrates One Year of Impact in Tampa Bay
This month marks one full year since Operation New Hope opened its doors in St. Petersburg and Tampa, and what a year it has been. Since launching services in the Tampa Bay region in July 2024, we’ve had the privilege of supporting hundreds of individuals as they reenter their communities after incarceration. With the help […]
Meet the Instructor: Olivia Hanson’s Perspective on Reentry
Meet Olivia Hanson, a dedicated instructor at Operation New Hope’s Space Coast office, where people returning from incarceration receive the support they need to achieve stability and success. Operation New Hope is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals transform their lives through the nationally-recognized Ready4Work program. This three-week learning experience provides job readiness training, technology […]
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 […]
Voices of Hope – Braeden C.
“I was born and raised on the East Coast. I left home at 13 years old and faced homelessness on and off over the years. When I came to Jacksonville, I ended up getting lost in substance abuse and really struggled to get out of that cycle. I remember just crying out and asking God […]
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 […]
Building Strong Financial Futures: VyStar Credit Union Visits Operation New Hope
On February 24, 2025, Operation New Hope had the pleasure of welcoming David Aubuchon, Business Development Leader, and Sabrina Spann, Assistant Branch Manager, from VyStar Credit Union to our Jacksonville program location. Their visit to our financial literacy class, part of the Ready4Work program, provided our clients with crucial insights on Identity Theft and Fraud […]
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 […]
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 […]
Women’s Giving Alliance Visits Operation New Hope to Support Jacksonville Reentry
Jacksonville’s Women’s Giving Alliance (WGA) kicked off the new year with a meaningful visit to Operation New Hope’s Jacksonville program location for a Second Chance Showcase and an interactive volunteer experience. This event provided WGA members with the opportunity to engage with our mission, connect with clients, and witness firsthand the transformative power of second […]
Where Art Meets Impact: The Art of Hope Closing Reception
Operation New Hope (ONH), dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and incarceration in Florida, recently hosted an inspiring Closing Reception for The Art of Hope exhibition. Held at the University of North Florida’s Student Union in the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery and The Boathouse, the event welcomed over 150 guests to an evening celebrating art, […]