501(c)(3) Nonprofit · San Bernardino County
Empowering Underserved Youth in the Inland Empire
Operation New Hope provides career assistance, paid training, education, and life skills workshops to help young people build brighter futures in San Bernardino County.
3,135
students completed our Career Pathway Program
411
high school diplomas earned
83%
entered employment or higher education
"We are mentors, advocates, and champions for youth success."
What We Offer
Our staff of 19 — small but mighty.
Career Assistance
Clothes, resume building, career skills, and paid work experience to prepare youth for the workforce.
Paid Training
Hands-on paid training programs that build real-world skills and confidence.
Education Support
Pathways to an accredited high school diploma and enrollment in higher education or technical schools.
Life Skills Workshops
Financial literacy, anger management, and probation help — the tools young people need to navigate life.
W.I.O.A Title II / CAL V.I.P / CAL Hire / P.S.N
Comprehensive workforce and opportunity programs tailored to San Bernardino County youth.
Led by Passion, Driven by Purpose
Russell Degnan is a passionate change maker who has followed in the footsteps of his father (Bill Degnan), the founder of Operation New Hope. Beginning his career in 1996 as a group counselor, he assumed the Executive Director role in 2009 with a goal to elevate ONH into a thriving key-stakeholder — leading a successful collaboration to create two Youth Opportunity Centers providing meaningful life skill resources for disadvantaged youth in San Bernardino County.
Russell Degnan
CEO
Our Community Partners
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Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether you're a young person seeking support, a donor, or a community partner — we'd love to connect.