Operation Gateway

06/25/2026

A CHANGE AGENT is a person who sacrifices to fight for the underdog.

Shout out to all the change agents out there. If you know one, tag them and thank them for what they do!

06/24/2026

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN IN DIPLOMACY!

Whether serving in government, nonprofit, education, Healthcare, or community organizations, women play a vital role in building connections, creating opportunities, and helping others thrive.

Operation Gateway is grateful for the women who support our mission and work everyday to strengthen our community.

06/23/2026

UNITED NATIONS PUBLIC SERVICE DAY!

Public service is about more than providing assistance. It's about creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and helping people build brighter futures.

At Operation Gateway, we are honored to serve alongside dedicated volunteers, community partners, supporters, and advocates who make our mission possible every day.

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06/22/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our newest Track A Peer Support graduates! 🎓

After 40 hours of learning, growth, and connection, these dedicated individuals have successfully completed the Track A Peer Support class with instructor Jeff Walker.

Thank you, Jeff, for sharing your experience, passion, and knowledge with this incredible group. And congratulations to each graduate for your commitment to supporting others through lived experience and hope.

The best part is we now have more Change Agents ready to do this important work in our communities—walking alongside others, inspiring recovery, and creating positive change every day. 💙

Please join us in celebrating this amazing group! 👏🎉

Interested in becoming a Peer Support Specialist or learning more about peer support in North Carolina? Visit pss.unc.edu for information on training, certification, and upcoming classes.

06/21/2026

This Father’s Day, we honor the dads who are breaking cycles and choosing restoration.

Nearly half of incarcerated people are parents, and 1 in 4 children in America grow up without a father in the home. That’s why the work of recovery, reentry, and family reunification matters so much.

A special shout-out to Forgiven Ministry, Inc. and the many volunteers who faithfully pour into men behind prison walls, helping them strengthen their relationship with their children, develop life skills, and prepare to come home as better fathers, husbands, and leaders.

At Operation Gateway, we believe a criminal record does not define a man. Every father who chooses growth, accountability, recovery, and connection with their children has the power to change the future of the next generation.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads showing up, making amends, and keeping hope alive. The cycle can end with us - Rev. Philip Cooper

06/19/2026

What does it mean to come home after 20, 30, or even 40 years in prison?

This report shares the experiences of 33 people released after decades of incarceration and the challenges they face rebuilding their lives—from housing and employment to technology, family, and reentry support.

Their stories remind us that release is not the end of the journey. It's the beginning of learning life all over again.

Read the full report below.

Reentry report highlights the experiences and challenges of 33 formerly incarcerated people released after decades of imprisonment.

06/18/2026

The First Step Act was designed to fund rehabilitation, education, job training, and reentry support, not simply to move money around federal accounts.

A 2026 DOJ Inspector General evaluation raises concerns about whether billions intended to reduce recidivism are reaching the programs and people they were meant to serve.

06/17/2026

Interested in becoming a Peer Support Specialist? 🌟

Peer Support Training provides trauma-informed education and workforce pathways for individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of others while building a meaningful career.

Ready to learn more? Click the link below to explore this opportunity and take the next step toward becoming a Peer Support Specialist!

🔗 https://pss.unc.edu

06/16/2026

Shoutout to Mission Ministries Alliance and the power of lived experience and recovery.

We’re grateful to do life alongside MMA. This partnership goes beyond programs and projects. We attend many of the same recovery groups, share many of the same values, and remain committed to the same principles that have helped transform our lives.

There is something powerful about professionals who don’t just work in recovery—they live recovery. Lived experience creates connection, builds trust, and reminds people that change is possible.

We’re thankful for the friendship, collaboration, and authentic partnership. Together, we’re helping strengthen recovery across our communities and throughout Appalachia.

Appalachia Strong. Recovery Strong.

"This recognition reflects the dedication of our staff, volunteers, landlords, donors, community partners, and the individuals we serve every day."