Showing some TLC On Friday, June 26, the Center of Hope recognized the staff with a special afternoon to celebrate their Talent, Loyalty, and Commitment (TLC). Lunch was served, followed by a game of volleyball among the staff with the participants cheering on their favorite team. “We celebrated all staff with

Skylar, participant Employee of the Month   Skylar is our employee of the month for July. She is a great employee and is very eager to learn new job skills. Skylar has not been at COH very long, but she has made a difference in a short time. Skylar has a

Carrie M., participant Employee of the Month   Carrie M. was picked for June's Employee of The Month for her willingness to help out her co-workers. Carrie shares janitorial duties with Darrell H. Carrie is always eager and willing to help out when Darrell is not available. She has a great

Bethany, participant Employee of the Month   Bethany was selected as May’s employee of the month because she is a hard worker and very independent. According to Jennifer Fishe, Bethany’s supervisor, “I can always count on Bethany to do just about any job that she is asked to do. She is

Meet Loren Young Loren is a direct support professional (DSP) and job coach at the Center of Hope and has been on staff since June 2023. We asked Loren to share some of his thoughts about the time he has been at the Center. Please describe your role at the center. DSP/ job

Dan D., participant Employee of the Month Dan D. was selected as April's employee of the month for his hard work and willingness to volunteer. Dan is the first to volunteer when others have refused to work and has taken over some janitorial positions. He has done an awesome job! Each

Meet Audrey Tiffin Audrey is the recreational coordinator at the Center of Hope. She has been at the Center for one year but has been in the field 11 years. We asked Audrey to share some of her thoughts about the time she has been at the Center. Please describe your

Rockford Cosmopolitan Club Charites awards grant Barbara Olson Center of Hope is proud to announce it has received a $2,500 grant from Rockford Cosmopolitan Charities to install a new ADA compliant drinking fountain for participants and staff. The hands-free, wheel chair accessible fountain also has a water bottle filling station and

Candyland Prom The Center held it’s Candyland Prom and it was fun! Participants and staff spent the morning getting their nails and make up done and then had a great dance party in the afternoon. It was so good to see everyone dressed up and to see how good it made

Fridays mean it’s time for the Farmers Market Participants and staff kicked off the Farmers Market season. This year you’ll find our booth at the Forest City Farmers Market at the old Colonial Village lot at the NE corner of S. Alpine and Newburg Road. The Farmers Market runs each Friday