MMSD school board candidates answer questions from OFS participants
On Wednesday, March 29, Operation Fresh Start hosted a forum for Madison Metropolitan School District school board candidates as they...
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Operation Fresh Start - Blog
Read success stories from Operation Fresh Start.
- Mar 8
Celebrating Women in Construction Week 2023
In celebration of Women in Construction Week, Nia from Operation Fresh Start of Madison, WI talks about her experiences in construction.
- Jan 4
Honey for the Holidays
By Maria Drews, OFS Volunteer Over the past two years, Operation Fresh Start Legacy Conservation crews have been partnering with the City...
- Dec 8, 2022
OFS CareerScape guides participant to dental assistant career
Berhan Schade first came to Operation Fresh Start to participate in the STRIVE Construction program for career exploration and employment...
- Nov 21, 2022
2022 AmFam Championship raises more than $2.2M for charity
by Channel3000 MADISON, Wis. — Organizers with the American Family Insurance Championship announced Monday that this year’s event raised...
- Sep 29, 2022
Gala celebrates work of Operation Fresh Start
by Channel3000 MADISON, Wis. — Hundreds of people attended a gala Thursday to celebrate the work of Operation Fresh Start. The Build Your...
- Sep 26, 2022
Local Lives, Communities Benefit From $100K Grants to Literacy Network, Operation Fresh Start
by Ascendium A pair of area nonprofits are being recognized for their contributions to the Madison community. Literacy Network and...
- Aug 31, 2022
OFS Food Production Coordinator celebrates 19th anniversary
How Colleen Reinen keeps young adults at Operation Fresh Start nourished and ready to conquer school or the work site.
- Jun 27, 2022
Healthcare Academy program offers essential support for young adults to begin their career
Beatrice Rogers found the support she needed to start a career in healthcare through the Operation Fresh Start Healthcare Academy.
- Jun 15, 2022
Wisconsin DNR partners with Operation Fresh Start for hands-on job training
by Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering with Operation...
- Jun 8, 2022
Build Academy participant begins career in the trades
Caden Lincicum was hired as a carpenter apprentice after completing hands-on construction training at Operation Fresh Start.
- Jun 1, 2022
OFS alumnus on path to becoming an architect
Ismael Cid transitions the construction foundation he built at Operation Fresh Start into an architecture career. In December 2022,...
- May 24, 2022
Operation Fresh Start holds open house to highlight recent program additions
by Channel3000 MADISON, Wis. — Operation Fresh Start hosted an open house at its location on Madison’s east side Tuesday. Organizers used...
- May 17, 2022
Operation Fresh Start celebrates mother and son graduating from UW Odyssey Project
Ericka and Jermaine Booey gain confidence, breadth of knowledge through the Odyssey Project. Operation Fresh Start staff member Ericka...
- Apr 29, 2022
National Volunteer Month Spotlight: Pete Schram
From set design, to carpentry and window installation — Pete Schram's dedicates his vast construction knowledge to support training...
- Feb 25, 2022
Home remodeling business owner explains how OFS gave him a solid foundation to grow in the trades
2010 OFS graduate now uses his small business to mentor others who want to start a career in construction. Kyle Titley enjoys...
- Dec 22, 2021
Construction Grad Crew participant begins career in solar
Cyenna Connor starts career in the trades after building construction skills through commercial projects and affordable housing...
- Nov 8, 2021
Madison youth advocate hopes his achievement of homeownership inspires others
Will Glenn Sr. shares the importance of this milestone and how he encourages others to tap into their Black excellence. “I’m the...
- Sep 23, 2021
Former participant values relationships, goal setting skills developed at OFS
How Operation Fresh Start helped De'Andre Alexander find clarity about his career path after graduating high school. By Ethan Seidenberg,...
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