Participant David J. retires Participant David J. retired from the Center. David, who just turned 78, has been at the Center of Hope since he was 16 years old. Pam Carey, executive director, shared some of her thoughts about David’s retirement and the impact the Center of Hope has on the participants
Your May update from the Center of Hope In this month’s issue, it’s Farmers Market time, plus discover some of the activities our participants have been doing, learn who our Participant Employee of the Month is, and more. . Facebook Happenings What a great way to
Carrie M., Participant Employee of the Month Carrie M. is our Participant Employee of the Month. Carrie is dedicated to helping with janitorial duties. She is always on time and is very dependable. She is willing to cover for her peers when they are unable to complete tasks. Thank you,
Center of Hope receives three new vehicles through State The Barbara Olson Center of Hope was awarded three vehicles through the Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) program supported by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). This program provides accessible vehicles to enhance both general public transportation and specialized transportation services for seniors
Your April update from the Center of Hope In this month’s issue, find out what the participants have been up to, learn who our Participant Employee of the Month is, meet Board member Sue Mullins, and more. . Facebook Happenings We had all kinds of activities
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
BOCOH Annual Report FY23-24