Annual Report FY2020-21
Annual Report FY2020-21
Break-ins at Barbara Olson Center of Hope
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
COH Monthly E-Newsletter – January 2022 (Linda D. Retire)
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
COH Monthly E-Newsletter – January 2022 (Giving Back)
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
COH Monthly E-Newsletter – January 2022 (Kelley P.)
Meet Kelley Peterson Kelley Peterson is the director of participant services at the Center of Hope. We asked Kelley to give us her thoughts on her time at the Center. How long have you been at the Center? 18 1/2 years Please describe your role at the Center. I am the
COH Monthly E-Newsletter – January 2022 (Grants)
Center of Hope receives two grants Barbara Olson Center of Hope is proud to announce it has received grants from Woodward, Inc. and Powertrain Rockford. The Woodward Charitable Trust grant for $4,625 is to purchase outdoor recreational equipment to present more options for individuals with developmental disabilities, who are less mobile,
COH Monthly E-Newsletter – January 2022
Your January update from the Center of Hope This month, see how the Center of Hope participants gave back during the holidays, meet staff member Kelley Peterson, learn about two new grants for the Center of Hope, and get an update on our year-end appeal campaign. Giving back during the
Powertrain Rockford Awards Grant to Barbara Olson Center of Hope
Barbara Olson Center of Hope Receives Grant from Powertrain Rockford Inc. Barbara Olson Center of Hope is pleased to announce it has received a $1,000 grant from Powertrain Rockford to purchase laptops to be used in our training programs for individuals with developments disabilities. About Barbara Olson Center of Hope: Barbara Olson Center of
Woodward Charitable Trust Awards Grant to Barbara Olson Center of Hope
Woodward Charitable Trust Awards Grant to Barbara Olson Center of Hope Barbara Olson Center of Hope is pleased to announce it has received a $4,625 grant from the Woodward Charitable Trust to purchase outdoor recreational equipment to present more options for individuals with developmental disabilities, who are less mobile, to be more active outside
Barbara Olson Center of Hope Receives Grant from The Coleman Foundation
Barbara Olson Center of Hope Receives Grant from The Coleman Foundation Barbara Olson Center of Hope is pleased to announce it has received a general operating grant from the The Coleman Foundation. The grant if to help organizations address the significant challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the workforce crisis and other pressing issues