Support futures
Become part of the OFS family, support our young adults!
Make a Donation. Make a Difference.
A gift to Operation Fresh Start helps provide programming that offers a path forward for young adults ages 16-24 to gain meaningful, supported work experience, earn their high school diploma or industry certifications, and continue on to higher education and/or self-sustaining employment.
Mission
Operation Fresh Start empowers emerging adults on a path to self-sufficiency through education, mentoring, and employment training.
Vision
All emerging adults ages 16–24 are assets in our community.
Values
Community, Commitment, Empowerment, Equity, Work
Support the futures of young adults!
Your gift provides wraparound support for emerging adults in Dane County. In addition to providing education and job training opportunities, you’re helping to empower the personal development of each young person at OFS. Your generosity gives more emerging adults access to mentors who help them recognize their potential and value.
Other Ways to Give
Cash Gifts
Make check payable to "Operation Fresh Start" and mail to: Operation Fresh Start, 2670 Milwaukee Street, Madison, WI 53704
Matching Gifts
Many employers will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. To find out if your company has a gift-matching policy, check with your human resources department.
Donor Advised Funds
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is like a charitable investment account, for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about.
Gifts of Stock, Bonds, or Mutual Funds
Click here to learn how to donate a gift of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds.
Planned Giving
Support Operation Fresh Start's future by including us in your will or estate plan. Learn more.
Thrivent Choice Dollars
Are you a member of Thrivent Financial who’s eligible to direct Choice Dollars? By directing Choice Dollars, eligible Thrivent members recommend where they feel Thrivent should distribute a portion of its charitable funds. Learn more.
