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
April happenings The participants were busy with activities during April from Pizza Day to a music concert and visit by the Rockford Police Department. What a great performance by all the participants who got up and performed. And a big thank you to the Rockford Police Department for the time
Meet Ariana Nichols Ariana is a direct support professional (DSP). She has been at the Center of Hope for four years. We asked Ariana to share some of her thoughts about the time she has been at the Center. How long have you been at the Center? Four years all together, but
Becky McClone TLC award presented to two staffers The Becky McClone TLC Achievement Award for going above and beyond was presented to two staffers, Felisa Thompson and Amanda Lersch. The annual award, named after former staff member Becky McClone, recognizes those going above and beyond demonstrating respect, loyalty, commitment, trustworthiness,
The Center of Hope celebrates Autism Acceptance Month 2024 In honor of Autism Acceptance month, the Center of Hope is recognizing the needs of people on the autism spectrum. It is a time to acknowledge the need to support, understand, accept, include, and empower people on the autism spectrum. “Autism is
Meet Jackie Ballard Jackie Ballard is a direct support professional (DSP). We asked Jackie to share some of her thoughts about the time he has been at the Center. How long have you been at the Center? This is my second time being here but this time, I have been here
William (Bill) H., participant Employee of the Month Bill H. is our February Employee of the Month. Bill was chosen for his hard work and dedication. Bill is responsible and works without being reminded. And Bill fills in when his co-workers are absent and he will let us know in advance
From dinosaurs to comedy show March was a busy month at the Center of Hope. The participants did several activities at the Center and in the community. The participants checked out the dinosaurs at Burpee, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with shamrock shakes and a dance, and held their own comedy show.
