Center of Hope installs new garden path The Center of Hope installed a new garden path made possible by a grant from Autism Speaks. The path, constructed of crushed gravel, leads to, and around our produce garden area, making the garden more physically accessible for our participants who have limited mobility
Rock for the Center and Participant Art Show Thank you to our sponsors, donors, participants, families, staff, and guests who made it possible for us to serve the individuals at the Center of Hope in a fun and safe way at the Rock for the Center and Participant Art Show. On
Meet Julie Merriman Julie Merriman is an accounting assistant at the Center of Hope and has been on the staff almost seven years. We asked Julie to share some of her thoughts about the Center. Please describe your role at the Center. I have had a couple positions at the Center.
BARBARA OLSON CENTER OF HOPE RECEIVES 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. The robotic animals provide a rich interactive experience designed to bring comfort, companionship, and fun to individuals with sensory
BARBARA OLSON CENTER OF HOPE RECEIVES MATCHING GRANT FROM THE COLEMAN FOUNDATION The Coleman Foundation awarded the Center of Hope $11,000 through their Threshold Matching Grants Program. The funds are to be used for general operating support. The grant matched dollars raised during the Center of Hope’s 2021 #GivingTuesday/Wish List appeal. For the last
BARBARA OLSON CENTER OF HOPE RECEIVES HELEN BRACH FOUNDATION GRANT Barbara Olson Center of Hope is proud to announce it has received a $15,000 grant from the Helen Brach Foundation to purchase adult therapy chairs and furniture that will be used to help our participants with sensory needs. The therapy chairs will be used
BARBARA OLSON CENTER OF HOPE RECEIVES GRANT FROM AUTISM SPEAKS Barbara Olson Center of Hope is pleased to announce it has received a $3,690 grant from Autism Speaks to to build a path leading to, and around our produce garden area, making the garden more physically accessible for our participants who have limited mobility.
Your April update from the Center of Hope This month, learn about two upcoming events, State Representative Dave Vella’s Community Shred Day and Rock for the Center, meet staff member Jenny Kiser, and find out more about two new grants from Helen Brach Foundation and The Coleman Foundation. Join
The Center of Hope Receives $11,000 Matching Grant from The Coleman Foundation The Coleman Foundation awarded the Center of Hope $11,000 through their Threshold Matching Grants Program. The funds are to be used for general operating support. The grant matched dollars raised during our #GivingTuesday/Wish List appeal. A total of
Helen Brach Foundation awards $15,000 grant to the Center of Hope Helen Brach Foundation awarded the Center of Hope $15,000 to purchase adult therapy and sensory chairs, along with other equipment, which will be used to meet the sensory needs of our participants. These chairs add a unique alternative to uncomfortable,
