Your November update from the Center of Hope In this month’s edition, our 75th Anniversary Gala wrap-up, Halloween fun, staff member Shannon Lott, and more. 75th Anniversary Gala a success On Thursday, October 26, the Barbara Olson Center of Hope 75th Anniversary Gala was held at
75th Anniversary Gala a success On Thursday, October 26, the Barbara Olson Center of Hope 75th Anniversary Gala was held at the Embassy Suites Rockford Riverfront. More than 160 guests attended. The night included entertainment by Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and Center of Hope Choir, Silent Auction, and keynote speaker
Your September update from the Center of Hope In this month’s edition, we recognize our DSPs, meet staff member Cecily Storm, and get ready to celebrate! Recognizing our Direct Support Professionals September 10 – 16 was National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, a time to
Meet Cecily Storm Cecily Storm is a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional and has been at the Center of Hope for six years. We asked Cecily to share some of her thoughts about the time he has been at the Center. Please describe your role at the Center. I am case manager
Your August update from the Center of Hope In this month’s edition, meet staff member, Shannon Lott, join us at Dinner on the Dock, and get ready to celebrate! Meet Shannon Lott Shannon Lott is a direct support professional and has been at the Center of
Meet Shannon Lott Shannon Lott is a direct support professional and has been at the Center of Hope for six years. We asked Shannon to share some of her thoughts about the time he has been at the Center. Please describe your role at the Center. My role here as a
Your July update from the Center of Hope In this month’s edition, find out how the participants at the Center of Hope celebrated Juneteenth and Wheelchair Beautification Month. Also, meet staff member Paris Robinson-Fricks. And don’t forget to buy your tickets to our 75th Diamond Anniversary Gala.
Meet Paris Robinson-Fricks Paris Robinson-Fricks is a direct support professional aide and has been at the Center of Hope for six years. We asked Paris to share some of her thoughts about the time he has been at the Center. Please describe your role at the Center. Helping individuals reach their
Your June update from the Center of Hope In this month’s edition, the Center of Hope takes a look at some of the pre-summer participant activities, highlights staff member Lana Darin, announces two new grants, and more. May happenings at the Center of Hope At
May happenings at the Center of Hope At the Center, we had all kinds of activities throughout May to kick off the summer! The month started with May Day and “The Fourth be with you” highlighting Star Wars and a Cinco de Mayo celebration. We also held our first Luau
