Operation New Hope

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, our Orlando team wore green and created an encouraging space at our office to help raise awareness about the importance of prioritizing mental wellness. 💚

At Operation New Hope, we believe mental health support is an essential part of long-term success and stability. Every client we serve has access to SMART Recovery support groups, peer recovery support groups, and individual sessions with a therapist.

Working through past trauma, setting personal goals, and having a safe space to talk can make a meaningful difference. Our mental health team is proud to walk alongside our clients every day, offering support, encouragement, and hope on their journey toward wellness.

05/26/2026

The 5th Annual Hope Starts Here 5K was an incredible race day! 🏃‍♀️

Thank you to the more than 500 participants who joined us on Saturday morning to run, walk, and support hope, opportunity, and second chances. Your support helps Operation New Hope continue serving individuals across Jacksonville and throughout Florida by creating pathways to employment, stability, and success.

We are so grateful for everyone who came out, volunteered, sponsored, and cheered participants on throughout the morning. Hope starts here!

05/20/2026

The 5th Annual Hope Starts Here 5K is happening this Saturday in Jacksonville! 👟

Join Operation New Hope and hundreds of community members for a morning of running, walking, and community impact in support of hope, opportunity, and second chances.

This family-friendly event helps support programs that connect individuals impacted by the justice system to employment, housing support, mental health services, and long-term stability.

We can’t wait to celebrate 5 years of the Hope Starts Here 5K with our Jacksonville community!

Comment to let us know if we’ll see you there. ⬇️

05/15/2026

Run or walk for hope next Saturday in Springfield in support of Operation New Hope! 🏃‍♀️

Register this weekend for 20% off with code HOPE20. Link in bio!

RunForHope

05/14/2026

Congratulations to our clients who graduated from the FSCJ Logistics & Warehouse Academy! 🎉

Through their time at Florida State College at Jacksonville, participants gained valuable warehouse and logistics skills that will help prepare them for successful careers in this growing industry. These graduates are now employment-ready and excited to put their new skills into action as they begin this next chapter.

We are grateful for FSCJ’s continued partnership in helping create opportunities, expand career pathways, and support long-term success for individuals impacted by the justice system.

Join us in congratulating these graduates on their hard work and achievement! 👏

04/17/2026

A “second chance” to us means providing opportunities for justice-impacted individuals to thrive. Second chances, and access to opportunity, are what make transformation possible.

At Operation New Hope, we’re proud to support individuals as they reconnect to the workforce, their families, and their communities. Because when people succeed, our communities are stronger.

04/02/2026

April is Second Chance Month! A time to recognize the power of new beginnings and the importance of creating opportunities for individuals impacted by the justice system.

At Operation New Hope, we believe everyone deserves the chance to rebuild their lives, reconnect with their families, and thrive in their communities. This month, we are highlighting stories of hope, second chances, and the impact we can make together.

✨ Because second chances matter
✨ Because people are more than their past
✨ Because opportunity changes everything

Join us in celebrating and supporting second chances:
🔗 https://operationnewhope.org/second-chance-month-2026/

03/11/2026

Registration is now open! 🏃‍♂️

Jacksonville’s 5th Annual Hope Starts Here 5K returns on Saturday, May 23, and we’d love for you to join us.

This family-friendly race along the Emerald Trail welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels. Whether you're chasing a personal record, walking with friends, or bringing the whole family, there’s a place for you at the starting line.

Every step helps support Operation New Hope’s mission to provide hope and second chances for individuals across Florida.

🔗 Register today:
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/115795/hope-starts-here-5k

Tag someone who should run or walk with you! 👇

01/30/2026

Another week of hope! 🎓

Today, we’re proud to celebrate our Ready4Work graduates who have completed our 3-week workforce development program focused on career readiness, job skills, technology training, and long-term stability. Through training, coaching, and individualized support, Ready4Work helps individuals prepare for meaningful employment and a fresh start. Congratulations to everyone who graduated this week!