Blog & News

Honey for the holidays

By Maria Drews, OFS volunteer Over the past two years, Legacy conservation crews at Operation Fresh Start have been partnering with the...

Jan 4, 2023

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...

Dec 8, 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...

Sep 25, 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.

Aug 31, 2022

Healthcare program offers 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 27, 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 8, 2022

OFS alumn on path to becoming an architect

Ismael Cid transitions the construction foundation he built at Operation Fresh Start into an architecture career.

May 31, 2022

OFS celebrates mother and son graduating from UW Odyssey Project

Operation Fresh Start staff member Ericka Booey and her son Jermaine (an OFS alum) both graduated from the UW Odyssey Project. They...

May 16, 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...

Apr 28, 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...

Feb 25, 2022

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...

Dec 22, 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,...

Sep 22, 2021