Operation Lifeline Inc.

05/30/2026

Operation Lifeline Inc. is excited to announce that we have officially been selected to partner with Volunteer Florida and AmeriCorps to help expand our impact across Northeast Florida and beyond.

As part of this partnership, OLI has been approved for two full-time paid AmeriCorps VISTA service positions focused on strengthening the long-term capacity of our organization and the communities we serve.

AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program dedicated to fighting poverty by helping nonprofit organizations build sustainable systems and infrastructure. VISTA members serve full-time with organizations like ours to help expand programs, strengthen partnerships, improve volunteer engagement, support workforce initiatives, and increase long-term community impact.

At Operation Lifeline, these VISTA members will help support:
• Affordable housing and community revitalization initiatives
• Workforce development and apprenticeship pathways
• Volunteer recruitment and engagement systems
• Employer and community partnerships
• Veteran support and economic opportunity efforts

This partnership represents an important milestone as we continue building sustainable programs designed to create long-term impact for veterans, families, and communities in need.

We will begin recruitment for these positions in the near future and look forward to sharing additional details soon.

If you are interested in learning more about AmeriCorps and national service opportunities, visit:

https://www.americorps.gov

Thank you to Volunteer Florida and AmeriCorps VISTA for believing in our mission and investing in the future of the communities we serve!

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05/29/2026

🇺🇸 Applications are open for the inaugural Veteran Futures Academy cohort — June 8 through July 2.

If you served, this is built for you. Four weeks. Hands-on construction training. NCCER Core certification, OSHA-10, CPR/First Aid, and a direct pathway into a registered apprenticeship — 100% tuition-free.

Space is extremely limited. Email [email protected] to apply or learn more.

05/24/2026

Proud to support Women Build 2026 with Clay County Habitat!

It was great seeing so many amazing women come together to invest their time and energy into building stronger communities. Events like this are about more than just constructing a home. They’re about neighbors stepping up, learning new skills, supporting one another, and taking an active role in making a difference locally.

And, David Black did what he does best: teaching. He enjoyed working alongside the volunteers throughout the day, sharing construction knowledge, helping guide the hands-on work on site, and encouraging others to get involved in the trades and community service alike.

Thank you to Clay County Habitat for allowing Operation Lifeline Inc. to be part of such a meaningful event.

A huge thank you to Operation Lifeline Inc. for supporting our Women Build Day and allowing David to share his construction expertise with our volunteers.
His knowledge, leadership, and willingness to teach made a real impact on the build and helped create an incredible experience for everyone involved. We appreciate your partnership and commitment to building stronger communities alongside us.

05/22/2026

For over a year, every rainstorm brought anxiety for Cherie Pensler.

Water leaked through multiple spots in the roof of her mobile home, pooling into pots and soaking wet towels spread across her floors. Mold crept into her walls, destroying personal belongings and leaving her in a constant battle to keep her home livable.

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Veterans in rural areas are often “out of sight, out of mind,” making it harder for them to access services, the group's founder said.

05/18/2026

🔨 Build What Matters — now live on Bonfire.

Purpose-driven apparel supporting real community impact.

Every purchase supports Operation Lifeline Inc.'s work creating housing opportunities, workforce pathways, and stronger communities through purpose-driven programs and projects.

This isn't just a shirt. It's a statement — that strong communities start with housing, purpose, opportunity, and people willing to serve beyond the uniform.

👕 Shop now: https://www.bonfire.com/build-what-matters/

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05/11/2026

🎉 ANOTHER SKILLBRIDGE SUCCESS STORY 🎉

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Corporal Charles Mower, a U.S. Marine from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, who just passed his Florida State Health Insurance Exam with an outstanding score of 86%!

Charles began his journey with our SkillBridge Health Insurance Agent Program on April 9th through an incredible partnership with Carole Armstrong and EW Armstrong Industries. Through dedication, discipline, and hard work, he successfully completed the intensive study program and proved he was ready for this next step.

Charles is now awaiting his official state certification and will soon begin interviewing for positions in the health insurance industry. This is exactly what the DoD SkillBridge Program was designed to do: help transitioning service members gain real-world experience, industry credentials, and the confidence needed to build successful civilian careers.

We also want to extend a huge thank you to Carole Armstrong and EW Armstrong Industries for being such strong partners in supporting veteran career transitions. Partnerships like these are changing lives and creating meaningful opportunities for those who served.

04/20/2026

What if owning a home was actually within reach?

At Operation Lifeline Inc., we’re building new homes right here in Clay County to help families move out of renting and into long-term stability.

Through partnerships and available resources, we’re able to reduce the cost of homeownership significantly for qualified buyers—making it possible for some families to purchase a home with a much lower mortgage than they ever thought possible.

This isn’t just about housing—it’s about creating a path forward.

If you’ve been renting and wondering if homeownership is even an option, it might be time to take a closer look.

Reach out and let’s have the conversation 👇
📞 904-863-3099
📧 [email protected]

04/18/2026

04/17/2026

This is what it’s all about!

A safe, stable home for a veteran and his family — something that, for too many, has been out of reach for far too long. Steve and his fiancée now have a place to call their own, and it’s an incredible reminder of what can happen when a community steps up.

This home was made possible through strong partnerships, hard work, and the hands of those coming through our workforce training programs — proving that we can build both homes and futures at the same time.

We appreciate WJXT4 The Local Station / News4JAX for helping share the story and highlight the ongoing need to support veterans across our region.

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Steve Mays received the keys to a brand-new, mortgage-free home in Green Cove Springs through Operation Lifeline, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable housing for veterans. Community leaders, along with Steve and Shirley, gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the home Thursday mor...