Meeting success stories, Gay said, 'that's what fuels us … every day. The power of hope.'
Through offices in Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa and St. Augustine, the program helps people with criminal records re-enter the workforce through case management, supportive services, job training and job placement assistance.
They also"make the case for return on investment" for donors such as philanthropists Petway, Gary Chartrand and Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver, he said. And when such community leaders get involved,"people take note," he said.Operation New Hope opening new location in St. Augustine for formerly incarcerated
But the real returns come from former program participants like Hill and Charlotte Smith, who landed at Operation New Hope in 2005. Just out of federal prison where she served five years on drug charges, she was living in a halfway house, jobless and had lost custody of her three children. Smith graduated in 2005 and got a job at Allied Plastics where she remains employed 18 years later. She also regained custody of her children and is an Operation New Hope board member."Kevin is someone I definitely admire … as a person and a leader," she said."He is genuine in all he does and his integrity is remarkable. In his leadership role, he empowers, motivates and is a kind and honest communicator. He makes me feel valuable.
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