Your December update from the Center of Hope
In this month’s issue, we get into the holiday spirit, celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, highlight our participant employee of the month and more!
Getting in the holiday spirit
The participants have been busy this holiday season, from ringing bells for the Salvation Army, to having Santa stopping by to getting items ready for the Handmade Market at Prairie Street Brewing Co.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
We celebrated “International Day of Persons with Disabilities” by presenting our participants with certificates highlighting their outstanding abilities. We are so thankful for our participants and all the unique abilities they choose to share with us each day.
Gail, Participant Employee of the Month
Gail is our employee of the month. Gail is very dedicated to her work and is such a sweet person. READ MORE
Get to know Board member Lynn DeLacey
Lynn DeLacey is Board Secretary at the Center of Hope and has served on the Board for 10 years. We asked Lynn to share some of her thoughts about the Center and her time on the Board. READ MORE
Center of Hope receives a grant from Try-Beta Club
Barbara Olson Center of Hope is proud to announce it has received a $2,200 grant from the Try-Beta Club to purchase a purchase recreation equipment for our participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities. READ MORE
Welcome new staff members
Ed Fleming, Quality Intellectual Disabilities Professional (DSP) and Carla Cline, Direct Support Professional (DSP) are the Center of Hope’s newest staff members.
2 more weeks
With the new year two weeks away, we’re at 68% of our fundraising goal. In the midst of it all, we want to take a moment to thank you for believing and for your commitment to helping individuals with developmental disabilities.
Hope for Tomorrow Construction Update
We have completed our parking lot repaving project and are finishing up Phase 1 of our participant restroom renovations. We’re now moving on to Phase 2 of the renovations. We’ll keep you posted on our progress.
Donate items on our wish list
The Center of Hope always has need for items and equipment for our programs and participants. READ MORE
