Spirit Week at the Center of Hope! The participants and staff had such a blast celebrating Spirit Week! Monday was Mismatch and Crazy Hair Day. Tuesday’s theme was Favorite Sport. Wednesday was Tie Dye Day. Thursday’s theme was Comfy Day. And Friday everyone could wear Crazy Socks. Everyone who participated had
Your July/August update from the Center of Hope This month, learn more about a decision regarding the future of Super Shredders, Hope Olympics are back, meet staff member Luann Baxter, read about a new grant from United Way of Rock River Valley, and mark your calendar for HarvestFest 2022.
Hope Olympics are back! It all started when the “Fun Committee” wanted to get back to having fun like we used to prior to COVID. The committee decided to bring back the summer Hope Olympics. Tammy Wruck, human resources generalist, pulled together several activities including a water balloon target, the water
Meet Luann Baxter Luann Baxter is a direct support professional at the Center of Hope and has been on the staff over 10 years. We asked Luann to share some of her thoughts about the Center. Please describe your role at the Center. I am a DSP and my room is
Center of Hope receives United Way Grant Barbara Olson Center of Hope is proud to announce it has received a $22,500 grant from the United Way of Rock River Valley for post-COVID support. The purpose of the grant is for organizations to fund programs, serve clients, restart programs, and fill funding
Your June update from the Center of Hope This month, we show our gratitude for staff at the Center of Hope, learn about the new Plant Class at the Center of Hope, meet staff member Amanda Lersch, get an update on our Spring Match Campaign, and mark your calendar for HarvestFest
A budding new class Earlier this year, the Center of Hope introduced a Plant Class for the participants. This class gives the participants the opportunity to socialize with their peers, learn about plants and gardening, and most importantly they are able to sell their creations for money they get to keep!
Meet Amanda Lersch Amanda Lersch is an accounting assistant at the Center of Hope and has been on the staff almost eight years. We asked Amanda to share some of her thoughts about the Center. How long have you been at the Center? I have been at COH for almost 8
Your May update from the Center of Hope This month, learn about the new accessible garden path, meet staff member Julie Merriman, find out more about a new grant from Alpine Kiwanis Charities, and more. Hope Industry participant employees filled and packed more than 7,000 plastic eggs for Woodward's annual
Center of Hope receives $2,100 Alpine Kiwanis Charities Grant Barbara Olson Center of Hope is proud to announce it has received a $2,100 grant from Alpine Kiwanis Charities to expand its robotic animal program. These interactive animals provide a rich experience designed to bring comfort, companionship, and fun to individuals with
