Center of Hope receives $2,809 donation The Holy Family Catholic Church Knights of Columbus presented a $2,809 check to the Barbara Olson Center of Hope on Monday, March 14. The funds were collected at two Intellectual Disabilities Drives (also known as Tootsie Roll drive) that were conducted by the Holy Family
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Your February update from the Center of Hope This month, learn about the Center’s new Cultural Arts Room and classes, meet staff member Felisa Robinson, find out more about the recent rash of thefts at the Center, and take a look at the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report. New
Meet Felisa Robinson Felisa Robinson is a lead direct support professional at the Center of Hope. We asked Felisa to share some of her thoughts with us. How long have you been at the Center? I have been at the Center for 14 years. Please describe your role at the Center.
Break-ins at the Center of Hope The Center of Hope has experienced a rash of thefts at our facility. Over three recent weekends, individuals entered the property and stole the catalytic converters from nine vehicles. We are working with authorities to ensure this doesn’t happen again. “This affects our transportation capabilities.
New Cultural Arts classes The Center of Hope is launching a new Cultural Arts program. Choir class has begun and starting this month, we will be offering classes such as yoga and dance. In addition, there will be a social motor group and plant club. We’ve designated a new Cultural
Annual Report FY2020-21
Break-ins at Barbara Olson Center of Hope Barbara Olson Center of Hope has experienced a rash of break-ins at our facility. Over the past two weekends, January 15 and 22, individuals entered the property and stole the catalytic converters from eight buses and vans. We are working with authorities to ensure this doesn’t happen
Farewell Linda Linda Ditsworth, production/direct support professional (DSP) lead, is retiring after 46 years at the Center of Hope, having started in 1975 through a youth program. Tammy Chandler, human resources generalist, shared some of her thoughts. As I was pulling Linda’s file out of the drawer to gather dates
Center of Hope gives back during the holidays Each year, we like to give back to our community, since our community has had such an impact on us over the years. The participants love to go out in the community and volunteer, it doesn’t matter what the activity is and what
