Barbara Olson Center of Hope is proud to announce it has received a $9,839.00 grant for project Greater Impact and Effectiveness through Technology. The grant was awarded by the Bengt & Mary Kuller Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois’ Community Grants Program.

The Alpine Kiwanis granted $1,200.00 to purchase sensory stimulation tools to enhance the Center’s therapeutic programming for our participants who have autism.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (23 WIFR) -- The Barbara Olson Center of Hope celebrates its big 70th anniversary with a Sensory Gala.

Imagine having a child who, through no fault of their own, is born with a developmental disability (sometimes referred to as someone with special needs).