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Cory, Director of Legacy and Conservation, and Jake, Conservation Academy Supervisor, shake hands with Don in the center in bright yellow workwear.

Cory, Director of Legacy and Conservation, and Jake, Conservation Academy Supervisor, shake hands with Don in the center in bright yellow workwear.

From Second Chances to City Engineering: Don Brown’s Fresh Start Journey

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

Jun 9, 2025

A.C. wears orange construction vest while posing on a porch he is working on.

A.C. wears orange construction vest while posing on a porch he is working on.

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

OFS participant David gives a hand signal as he reaches the top of the oak tree.

OFS participant David gives a hand signal as he reaches the top of the oak tree.

OFS Honors Earth Day Through Hands-On Learning

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

May 5, 2025

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