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From OFS Participant to Business Owner: Levi Doherty Builds His Own Path
Levi Doherty outside Operation Fresh Start on February 9, 2026. When Levi Doherty pulls up to a job site today, he’s not just another contractor. He’s the owner of Doherty Chimney, Roofing & Exterior LLC — a growing company serving communities across southern Wisconsin. But more than two decades ago, Levi was a teenager looking for direction. He found Operation Fresh Start (OFS). “I was here in 2000-2001, when you were on Winnebago Street,” Levi said. “I didn’t finish the pro
Feb 11
Full Circle Celebration: Operation Fresh Start Returns Home to Highlight Past, Present, and Future
Current and past staff, alumni, board members, and community supporters gather at Atwood Music Hall on July 23 to celebrate OFS's history...
Jul 24, 2025
From Hard Times to Hard Hats: A.C.’s Journey from OFS Graduate to Business Owner
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....
May 19, 2025
Mindful Cleaning: How an OFS Alum is Transforming the Industry
When most people think of a cleaning service, they envision someone quickly tidying up an already organized home, but for Jo Fernandez,...
Dec 19, 2024
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