WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST APPROVES $4,500 GRANT

ROCKFORD, IL – FEBRUARY 3, 2025 – Barbara Olson Center of Hope is proud to announce it has received a $4,500 grant from the Woodward Charitable Trust to purchase new technology for participant educational instruction.
The grant will be used to purchase iPads and laptops for educational, motivational, and communication purposes for our participants with developmental disabilities who have visual impairments, are deaf or hard of hearing, have Autism, a physical impairment or learning disability, as well as communication difficulties.
About Barbara Olson Center of Hope:
Barbara Olson Center of Hope is a not-for-profit organization serving the Rock River Valley since 1948. Its mission is to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach personal goals through individualized skill development, vocational opportunities, and community service. The Center of Hope serves 120 individuals. President of the Board is Stewart Magnuson.

 

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About Barbara Olson Center of Hope
Barbara Olson Center of Hope has been serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the Rock River Valley for over 75 years. Its mission is to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach personal goals through individualized skill development, vocational opportunities, and community service.