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 […]
Helping Teens Prepare for the Workforce
Thanks to a grant from the United Way of Northeast Florida, Operation New Hope has been working with Teen Leaders of America to help teens prepare to be successful in the workforce. Funding from United Way’s Economic Mobility Grant has supported programming focused on the specific needs of 18 to 24 year-olds and has allow […]
Celebrating Women in Construction
Since 1998, Women in Construction Week has celebrated and promoted the role of women in the construction industry, and our friends at Turner Construction are celebrating by donating 30 pairs of new women’s work boots and hundreds of new safety vests to support our Ready4Work female clients entering the construction industry. Turner’s team stopped by […]
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 […]
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 […]
Awarded Top Workplace 2nd Year in a Row
We are so excited to share that Operation New Hope was recently awarded the Top Workplace in Jacksonville Award for 2024 as well as the Meaningfulness Award, for the second year in a row! These awards came as the result of our most recent Energage employee engagement survey, in which our staff described Operation New […]
50th Anniversary Players Charity Shootout Classic
THE PLAYERS Charity Shootout Classic, held Monday, February 12, 2024, was a testament to the power of the community coming together for a noble cause. During the 50th anniversary of The Players Charity Shootout Classic, Operation New Hope and 4 other participating organizations, competed for the chance to have their celebrity golfer get their ball […]
COO Sytisha Claycomb Earns Ed.D. in Leadership
Please join us in congratulating Operation New Hope’s Chief Operating Officer Sytisha Claycomb for earning her Ed.D. in Leadership from Spalding University. The primary focus of her research not only centered on the pervasive barriers that disproportionally affect Black women in the workplace, but it also examined the career progression and experiences of senior and executive-level Black […]
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 […]
Forklift Certification at Ready4Work Space Coast
Please join us in celebrating the 22 Ready4Work Space Coast clients who recently received their Forklift Certification. Partnering with the Florida Masonry Apprentice & Educational Foundation, Operation New Hope is helping to provide support and training that further empowers individuals seeking a second chance. The vocational training opportunities offered to our Ready4Work clients, including forklift certification, […]
Operation New Hope’s 2023 Year in Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwdokFH9RNc As we enter our 25th year of serving the community, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve embarked upon together. Operation New Hope is proud to share some of our most notable moments from 2023, achievements that have helped us become the leaders in reentry committed to making […]
Reggie Fullwood Receives NFL Inspire Change Changemaker Award
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced its 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker Award recipient – Operation New Hope’s President & CEO Reggie Fullwood. “The Jaguars are honored to recognize Reggie Fullwood this year as our recipient of the NFL’s Inspire Change Changemaker Award,” said T-Neisha Tate, Jaguars Vice President of Social Responsibility. “The impactful work Reggie is leading […]
Press Release: Operation New Hope Announces Addition of Two New Board Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2023 Operation New Hope Announces Addition of Two New Board Members Jacksonville, Florida – Operation New Hope announces the addition of two new board members who will help guide the nonprofit’s mission to provide training and support to people impacted by the justice system to reconnect them to the workforce […]
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, […]
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 […]