Meet Vickey Alexander Vickey Alexander is a Lead Job Coach at the Center of Hope and has been on the staff for 14 years. We asked Vickey to share some of her thoughts about the Center. Please describe your role at the Center. I am currently a Lead Job Coach but
Center of Hope receives $2,809 donation The Holy Family Catholic Church Knights of Columbus presented a $2,809 check to the Barbara Olson Center of Hope on Monday, March 14. The funds were collected at two Intellectual Disabilities Drives (also known as Tootsie Roll drive) that were conducted by the Holy Family
Meet Felisa Robinson Felisa Robinson is a lead direct support professional at the Center of Hope. We asked Felisa to share some of her thoughts with us. How long have you been at the Center? I have been at the Center for 14 years. Please describe your role at the Center.
Break-ins at the Center of Hope The Center of Hope has experienced a rash of thefts at our facility. Over three recent weekends, individuals entered the property and stole the catalytic converters from nine vehicles. We are working with authorities to ensure this doesn’t happen again. “This affects our transportation capabilities.
New Cultural Arts classes The Center of Hope is launching a new Cultural Arts program. Choir class has begun and starting this month, we will be offering classes such as yoga and dance. In addition, there will be a social motor group and plant club. We’ve designated a new Cultural
Farewell Linda Linda Ditsworth, production/direct support professional (DSP) lead, is retiring after 46 years at the Center of Hope, having started in 1975 through a youth program. Tammy Chandler, human resources generalist, shared some of her thoughts. As I was pulling Linda’s file out of the drawer to gather dates
Center of Hope gives back during the holidays Each year, we like to give back to our community, since our community has had such an impact on us over the years. The participants love to go out in the community and volunteer, it doesn’t matter what the activity is and what
Meet Kelley Peterson Kelley Peterson is the director of participant services at the Center of Hope. We asked Kelley to give us her thoughts on her time at the Center. How long have you been at the Center? 18 1/2 years Please describe your role at the Center. I am the
Center of Hope receives two grants Barbara Olson Center of Hope is proud to announce it has received grants from Woodward, Inc. and Powertrain Rockford. The Woodward Charitable Trust grant for $4,625 is to purchase outdoor recreational equipment to present more options for individuals with developmental disabilities, who are less mobile,
Center of Hope receives a $45,000 operating grant from The Coleman Foundation Barbara Olson Center of Hope is pleased to announce it has received a $45,000 general operating grant from The Coleman Foundation. The grant if to help organizations address the significant challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the workforce crisis
