OPERATION LIFT HOPE, INC.
OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA

Operation Lift Hope, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating homelessness in the Fort Lauderdale area with a special focus on veterans and families. Founded from discussions about community services for veterans and homelessness, it has grown into a movement led by key figures including Mayor Jack Seiler and influential business leaders such as Andy Mitchell and Jim Robertson. Operation Lift Hope unites businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, and other social partners to provide a comprehensive initiative aimed at ending veteran and family homelessness. The organization's mission is bolstered through collaborative efforts known as the Synergistic Team, which has been active in identifying critical steps to strengthen the Continuum of Care. Comprising over 25 top service providers alongside city and county officials, this team's strategic recommendations have charted a course for community action. Projects currently facilitated by Operation Lift Hope include the development of the Vision of Hope Family Center designed to support single mothers, children, and veterans, and the creation of a Culinary Institute providing food sharing services and job training. With its headquarters located at 1035 NE 46th Court in Oakland Park, FL, Operation Lift Hope operates under Florida state laws as a non-profit corporation (DOMNP), incorporated on September 4, 2015. The organization maintains active engagement with the community through strategic partnerships and resource mobilization efforts aimed at achieving housing stability and supportive services for the homeless population across South Florida.