ROCKFORD COSMOPOLITAN CHARITIES AWARD GRANT TO BARBARA OLSON CENTER OF HOPE ROCKFORD, IL - MAY 13, 2025 - Barbara Olson Center of Hope is proud to announce it has received a $2,500 grant from Rockford Cosmopolitan Charities to purchase indoor recreation equipment for the participants who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The purpose of
Get to know Board member Sue Mullins Sue Mullins sits on the Board of Directors at the Center of Hope. We asked Sue to share some of her thoughts about the Center and her time on the Board. How long have you been a Board member? I joined the board in December
Darrell H., Participant Employee of the Month Darrell H. is our Employee of The Month for March 2025. Darrell is a dedicated employee. He enjoys working, running errands and loves his Center of Hope peers. Darrell is a very hard worker and takes pride in his work. We are very
Center of Hope begins garden renovation project Barbara Olson Center of Hope is proud to announce it has received two grants to help renovate our produce garden space. The Center of Hope received a $10,000 grant from Helen Brach Foundation and $2,400 from Alpine Kiwanis Charities. The new area will include
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Your March update from the Center of Hope In this month’s issue, discover some of the fun activities at the Center, meet Regina R., participant employee of the month, get to know Board member LaVonda Timm, and more. Facebook Happenings Getting together for Valentine’s Day, visiting the library, and
Regina R., Participant Employee of the Month Regina R. is our Employee of The Month. Regina is dependable and a very hard worker. Regina cleans and sanitizes glasses for Woodward. We are very fortunate to have Regina on our team. Thank You! Each month the Center of Hope recognizes one of
Get to know Board member LaVonda Timm LaVonda Timm sits on the Board of Directors at the Center of Hope. We asked LaVonda to share some of her thoughts about the Center and her time on the Board. How long have you been a board member? I have been on the Board
Your January/February update from the Center of Hope In this month’s issue, see how participants have been doing this winter to stay warm, meet Jasmar V., participant employee of the month, get to know Board member Winsett, and more. Taking a break from winter The participants
Get to know Board member Cole Winsett Cole Winsett is Board Treasurer at the Center of Hope. We asked Cole to share some of his thoughts about the Center and his time on the Board. How long have you been a board member? I joined the Center of Hope board in 2020