Getting in the Holiday Spirit Participants at the Center have spent the month doing several activities from making brownies and decorating the Christmas tree in the front office, bowling, and taking a trip to Williams Tree Farm. They also enjoyed getting in the holiday spirit by wearing holiday glasses and hats,
Showcasing the participants at the PSB Handmade Market On Sunday, December 10, the Center of Hope showcased some of the participants' work at the Handmade Market Rockford at Prairie Street Brewhouse. More than 50 artisans were selling their goods. The Center sold artwork by our participants, potted plants and of course
75th Anniversary Gala a success On Thursday, October 26, the Barbara Olson Center of Hope 75th Anniversary Gala was held at the Embassy Suites Rockford Riverfront. More than 160 guests attended. The night included entertainment by Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and Center of Hope Choir, Silent Auction, and keynote speaker
Meet Cecily Storm Cecily Storm is a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional and has been at the Center of Hope for six years. We asked Cecily to share some of her thoughts about the time he has been at the Center. Please describe your role at the Center. I am case manager
Meet Shannon Lott Shannon Lott is a direct support professional and has been at the Center of Hope for six years. We asked Shannon to share some of her thoughts about the time he has been at the Center. Please describe your role at the Center. My role here as a
Meet Paris Robinson-Fricks Paris Robinson-Fricks is a direct support professional aide and has been at the Center of Hope for six years. We asked Paris to share some of her thoughts about the time he has been at the Center. Please describe your role at the Center. Helping individuals reach their
May happenings at the Center of Hope At the Center, we had all kinds of activities throughout May to kick off the summer! The month started with May Day and “The Fourth be with you” highlighting Star Wars and a Cinco de Mayo celebration. We also held our first Luau
Meet Lana Darin Lana Darin is fleet coordinator/direct support professional aide and has been at the Center of Hope for almost seven years. We asked Lana to share some of her thoughts about the time he has been at the Center. Please describe your role at the Center? Maintain the safety
Center of Hope receives two grants The Center of Hope recently received two grants, one from the Helen Brach Foundation and one from Rockford Cosmopolitan Charities. The Helen Brach Foundation granted the Center of Hope $10,000 to purchase an interactive mobile display system and heavy-duty washer and dryer which are used
Center celebrates Autism Awareness Month In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, the Center of Hope’s participants took part in several activities from decorating classroom doors with autism-themed puzzle banners, to wearing blue and autism- awareness gear. At the Center of Hope, we recognize the needs of people on the autism spectrum
