Meet Ed Fleming Ed Fleming is a QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional) at the Center of Hope. We asked Ed to share some of his thoughts about the time he has been at the Center. Please describe your role at the Center. My role here at COH probably would depend on

Meet Loretta Shambrook Loretta Shambrook is Program Specialist at the Center of Hope. We asked Loretta to share some of her thoughts about the time she has been at the Center. Please describe your role at the Center. I started as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in a classroom in 2024.

Meet Tammy Tufly Tammy Tufly is a direct support professional (DSP) and job coach at the Center of. We asked Tammy to share some of her thoughts about the time she has been at the Center. Please describe your role at the Center. I am a DSP and I support the

2025 Painters District Council No. 30 Community Partnership Grant awarded to the Center of Hope The Center of Hope was awarded the Painters District Council No. 30 2025 Community Partnership Grant. The Center was recognized for working diligently to affect positive change in the communities we serve. Members of the Council

Eddie B. wins 2025 SaG Award Congratulations to participant Eddie B. for winning this year’s Barb Mosny Selflessness and Generosity Award (SaG Award) for always being willing to help others whenever needed. Eddie was nominated for the SaG award this year for his selfless and generous acts with his peers and

Honoring Our Heroes: Happy DSP Week! If there were a Hall of Fame for compassion, dedication, and heart, our DSPs would all be in it. Each day, you show up not just to do a job, but to make a difference. you are the hands that help, the voices that encourage,

Congratulations! We’re proud to announce that Tammy Chandler, human resources manager, has just achieved her SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management - Certified Professional) certification. The SHRM-CP is a widely respected HR certification designed for HR professionals. It is designed to validate the knowledge and skills of HR practitioners. It is issued by SHRM,

Get to know Board member Melissa Johnson Meet Melissa Johnson, a dedicated member of the Center of Hope’s Board of Directors! We asked Melissa to share her thoughts on the Center and her journey so far  How long have you been a Board member? About two years. Why did you choose

Get to know Board member Katie Bryant Katie Bryant sits on the Board of Directors at the Center of Hope. We asked Katie to share some of her thoughts about the Center and her time on the Board.  How long have you been a Board member?  I believe it has been

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