Your May update from the Center of Hope
This month, we’re excited to share what we’ve been up to out in the community, our time spent enjoying nature, a spotlight on staff member Michael Whittie, two new grants – plus much more.
Community Moments
Last month was packed with adventure—shooting hoops at VanVleet court, browsing books, enjoying the horses at Lockwood Park, exploring the beauty of Klehm Arboretum for Arbor Day, and collecting natural materials to craft our own Earth Day bird feeders.
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Edgebrook Farmers Market
Stop by our booth at the Edgebrook Farmers Market each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We bring a variety of handmade items created by our participants, along with potted plants and our popular GourMutts dog biscuits. We’d love to see you there!
Rockford Handmade Market
Thank you for coming out and visiting our table at the Prairie Street Brewing Co. Handmade Market on May 3. We had lots of great Mother’s Day gifts available and of course our dog treats!
Meet staff member Michael Whittie
Michael Whittie is a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at the Center of Hope. In this month’s Q&A, he shares a few reflections on his time at the Center and what he enjoys most about supporting participants. READ MORE
Center of Hope receives two grants
The Center of Hope is pleased to share that we’ve received two new grants to support our programs and participants.
Knights of Columbus award check to the Center
The Bishop Muldoon Knights of Columbus Council 470 awarded the Center of Hope a check for $455.00 from their fundraising efforts. Thank you for your support.
Donate items on our wish list
The Center of Hope always has need for items and equipment for our programs and participants. READ MORE
