Super Shredder Day 2021

On Saturday, July 24, Barbara Olson Center of Hope joined State Representative, Maurice West and Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful for Super Shredder Day at the KNIB Rockford Recycle Center, 4665 Hydraulic Road. READ MORE

Meet Linda Ditsworth  

Linda Ditsworth, production/direct support professional (DSP) lead, has been at the Center of Hope for 46 years, starting in 1975 through a youth program. We asked Linda about her time at the Center. READ MORE

Center of Hope receives grant for new vehicle

Barbara Olson Center of Hope is proud to announce it has received a grant from The Blazer Foundation to purchase a new small SUV. READ MORE