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Nicole Knox, CareerPoint Coordinator, stands proudly with graduates Michelle (left) and Austin (right) during their graduation day at the Operation Fresh Start sign. On Thursday, November 6, Operation Fresh Start welcomed family, friends, staff, and employer partners to celebrate the graduation of the CareerPoint Finances and Customer Service Cohort at the Warner Park Recreation Center. While this program spanned just six weeks, the impact on participants’ lives was anything

When David Lehrer first walked into Operation Fresh Start in 1995, he was a volunteer fulfilling a small commitment through his employer,...

Each September, organizations across the country recognize Workforce Development Month, a time to highlight the essential role workforce...

Six CareerPoint Early Childhood Education Cohort graduates with their certifications in the Promenade Lounge at the Overture Center on...

Current and past staff, alumni, board members, and community supporters gather at Atwood Music Hall on July 23 to celebrate OFS's history...

OFS participants, staff, board members, volunteers, and community leaders joined on July 17 to celebrate the completion of two new houses...

Spectrum employee volunteers pose with OFS staff, OFS board members, and elected officials before the work begins on Saturday, July 12. On Saturday, July 12, Operation Fresh Start (OFS) proudly partnered with Spectrum through the Spectrum Community Center Assist initiative, bringing hands-on renovations, upgraded technology, and a transformational $50,000 investment to OFS’s workforce development programs. For over 50 years, OFS has helped Dane County young adults, ages 16–24

Adriel poses in front of the sign at Operation Fresh Start. Adriel Romero Cadena, known by many as “Rico,” always knew he wanted more for...

Cory, OFS Director of Legacy and Conservation (left), and Jake, OFS Conservation Academy Supervisor (right), shake hands with Don in the...

How Operation Fresh Start gave one young man the tools—and confidence—to build a new life A.C. working on a porch remodeling project....

On Wednesday, April 30, Operation Fresh Start (OFS) celebrated Earth Day 2025 alongside Dane County Parks, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service,...

The CareerPoint Healthcare cohort with their completion certificates at the Overture Center on March 27. Pictured (left-right): Front -...

Pictured (left-right): Rep. Clancy's Chief of Staff Amelia Berendt, Intern Sophia, and Rep. Ryan Clancy standing in front of the...

OFS Executive Director Brian McMahon delivers an opening speech to the guests attending the OFS Buildout Open House. Operation Fresh...

Aniya participates in a prairie burn. Aniya Dietzman, a current Corpsmember of Operation Fresh Start will be one of six recognized by The...

When most people think of a cleaning service, they envision someone quickly tidying up an already organized home, but for Jo Fernandez,...

Carlos Rubio’s journey from a participant at Operation Fresh Start (OFS) to a dedicated leader with Dane County Parks is a story of...

The newest house that OFS Legacy participants built, located at 1104 Kamperschroer Way in Sun Prairie. Operation Fresh Start...

Monica Mims, a proud graduate of Operation Fresh Start (OFS) in 1999, has forged an impressive career as a Marketing Professional,...

Santi with OFS Executive Director Brian McMahon (left) and OFS Expeditor Jeff Reed (right). In 2011, Santiago "Santi" Teniente embarked...