“The Ready4Release team visited me at the prison and told me that if I came to Jacksonville, they would take care of the rest. And it was all true.”
Voices of Hope – Michael Cobb
“I have responsibilities. I am helping others. I am setting new goals. It’s been such a long journey, and I never knew I’d make it this far, but now I know I’m gonna get so much father.”
Voices of Hope – Russell Baker
“Planting potatoes on the Farm Squad was hard. Crawling on my hands and knees in the field in the bitter cold without being paid really informed my outlook on work. Once I reached a certain level of maturity, I decided it was time to change my life.” “After 10 years in prison, I returned to my hometown of Jacksonville and …
Voices of Hope – Ansley Guthrie
“A heroin and meth addict since I was 12 years old, I was in and out of rehab and jail for years. I felt defeated and had accepted that I was going to be a lifelong addict. It wasn’t until I was arrested for a probation violation and facing 18 months of prison time that it hit me – I …
Voices of Hope – Shane Hutto
Despite the current crisis facing our world, nothing can dim the light shining in Shane Hutto’s smiling face. Full of hope, Shane recently began pursuing a lifelong goal and enrolled in an IT program to earn his A+ certification. He said it’s “great to have motivation again!” Shane spent much of his 20’s in what he described as a “dark …
Voices of Hope Zine
An art and literary magazine showcasing the poetry, stories, and art submissions of Operation New Hope’s Ready4Work clients. Through the power of authentic storytelling, wounds can be healed and hearts can be freed. Join us in celebrating Second Chances Month – the beauty of these images and words proves that second chances really do matter! View it as an online …
Voices of Hope Zine
An art and literary magazine showcasing the poetry, stories, and art submissions of Operation New Hope’s Ready4Work clients. Through the power of authentic storytelling, wounds can be healed and hearts can be freed. The beauty of these images and words proves that second chances really do matter!
Voices of Hope – Athena Swygert
Athena shares her story of success!
Voices of Hope – Tracey Fisher
Tracey Fisher was in her early 40’s and had a successful career but got caught up in drugs and ended up behind bars. “Even when I tried to turn my life around, my past just kept pulling me back down. Jail took something from me and left me with hopelessness, insecurity and shame.” “But Operation New Hope raked the ground …
Voices of Hope – Erica Jackson
After serving time for a felony fraud conviction, Erica Jackson worried that she would never find work in an industry other than fast food service. She began to believe that no one would trust her again. However, those concerns diminished after entering the Ready4Work program. “The program taught me a lot – from being on time to the importance of …
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