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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
OFS Emerging Adults Build Two New Homes in Sun Prairie
OFS participants, staff, board members, volunteers, and community leaders joined on July 17 to celebrate the completion of two new houses...
Jul 22, 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
Celebrating OFS's Expansion Built by Emerging Young Adults
OFS Executive Director Brian McMahon delivers an opening speech to the guests attending the OFS Buildout Open House. Operation Fresh...
Jan 27, 2025
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