A budding new class Earlier this year, the Center of Hope introduced a Plant Class for the participants. This class gives the participants the opportunity to socialize with their peers, learn about plants and gardening, and most importantly they are able to sell their creations for money they get to keep!

Meet Amanda Lersch Amanda Lersch is an accounting assistant at the Center of Hope and has been on the staff almost eight years. We asked Amanda to share some of her thoughts about the Center. How long have you been at the Center? I have been at COH for almost 8

Center of Hope receives $2,100 Alpine Kiwanis Charities Grant Barbara Olson Center of Hope is proud to announce it has received a $2,100 grant from Alpine Kiwanis Charities to expand its robotic animal program. These interactive animals provide a rich experience designed to bring comfort, companionship, and fun to individuals with

Center of Hope installs new garden path The Center of Hope installed a new garden path made possible by a grant from Autism Speaks. The path, constructed of crushed gravel, leads to, and around our produce garden area, making the garden more physically accessible for our participants who have limited mobility

Rock for the Center and Participant Art Show Thank you to our sponsors, donors, participants, families, staff, and guests who made it possible for us to serve the individuals at the Center of Hope in a fun and safe way at the Rock for the Center and Participant Art Show. On

Meet Julie Merriman Julie Merriman is an accounting assistant at the Center of Hope and has been on the staff almost seven years. We asked Julie to share some of her thoughts about the Center. Please describe your role at the Center. I have had a couple positions at the Center.

The Center of Hope Receives $11,000 Matching Grant from The Coleman Foundation   The Coleman Foundation awarded the Center of Hope $11,000 through their Threshold Matching Grants Program. The funds are to be used for general operating support. The grant matched dollars raised during our #GivingTuesday/Wish List appeal. A total of

Helen Brach Foundation awards $15,000 grant to the Center of Hope Helen Brach Foundation awarded the Center of Hope $15,000 to purchase adult therapy and sensory chairs, along with other equipment, which will be used to meet the sensory needs of our participants. These chairs add a unique alternative to uncomfortable,

Get ready for the Sixth Annual Rock for the Center & Cash Raffle Mark your calendars. Rock for the Center is presented by Barbara Olson Center of Hope on Sunday, May 1, 2022, on the Center of Hope grounds, from 1 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. We’ll also have an online art

Meet Jenny Kiser Jenny Kiser is a Quality Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) at the Center of Hope and has been on the staff for 10 years. We asked Jenny to share some of her thoughts about the Center. How long have you been at the Center? My 10-year anniversary was on