Candyland Prom The Center held it’s Candyland Prom and it was fun! Participants and staff spent the morning getting their nails and make up done and then had a great dance party in the afternoon. It was so good to see everyone dressed up and to see how good it made
Barbara Olson Center of Hope Annual Report FY23
BARBARA OLSON CENTER OF HOPE RECEIVES $10,000 HELEN BRACH FOUNDATION GRANT Barbara Olson Center of Hope is proud to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Helen Brach Foundation to purchase a patient lift and update the participant restrooms, providing direct support for our participants who have physical and developmental disabilities. About
Your April update from the Center of Hope In this month’s newsletter we recognize Autism Acceptance Month. Also, find out what fun activities the participants have been up to, learn more about our Participant Employee of the Month, see who was presented with the Becky McClone TLC award, get to know
Fridays mean it’s time for the Farmers Market Participants and staff kicked off the Farmers Market season. This year you’ll find our booth at the Forest City Farmers Market at the old Colonial Village lot at the NE corner of S. Alpine and Newburg Road. The Farmers Market runs each Friday
April happenings The participants were busy with activities during April from Pizza Day to a music concert and visit by the Rockford Police Department. What a great performance by all the participants who got up and performed. And a big thank you to the Rockford Police Department for the time
Meet Ariana Nichols Ariana is a direct support professional (DSP). She has been at the Center of Hope for four years. We asked Ariana to share some of her thoughts about the time she has been at the Center. How long have you been at the Center? Four years all together, but
Becky McClone TLC award presented to two staffers The Becky McClone TLC Achievement Award for going above and beyond was presented to two staffers, Felisa Thompson and Amanda Lersch. The annual award, named after former staff member Becky McClone, recognizes those going above and beyond demonstrating respect, loyalty, commitment, trustworthiness,
The Center of Hope celebrates Autism Acceptance Month 2024 In honor of Autism Acceptance month, the Center of Hope is recognizing the needs of people on the autism spectrum. It is a time to acknowledge the need to support, understand, accept, include, and empower people on the autism spectrum. “Autism is
Your March update from the Center of Hope March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This month we highlight the many activities throughout the month, learn who our Participant Employee of the Month is and meet staff member, Jackie Ballard. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2024 March is
