"Whatever it Takes"
Despite the recent inclement weather, construction began and now continues on a new drop-off building at the ROC Enterprises Recycling Center. The building will house bins that are easy to separate all recyclable materials including newspaper, magazines, and cardboard. ROC continues to provide drop-off bins while construction is on-going. The Recycling Center drop-off area is located on 2nd street in downtown Hope, adjacent to LaGrone Williams Hardware.
ROC Arkadelphia was recently gifted $30,000 from the family of Carey Rogers, long time waiver client, who passed in 2017. Mrs. Arlean decided to sell his home in Arkadelphia and then donate this portion of the proceeds back to ROC to be used for the Arkadelphia program. Thank you, Mrs. Arlean and family, for this gift that will continue giving in Carey’s name.
Rainbow of Challenges is turning 50! What began in a Boy Scout Hut in 1969 serving six children needing special services has now flourished to serving more than 500 adults and children.
ROC now has facilities in Hope, Prescott, Lewisville, and Arkadelphia and provides services to individuals in approximately 35 counties.
“The saying goes ‘time flies when you’re having fun’, and the past 50 years is no exception,” said ROC Vice President of Innovation and Development Jennifer Block. “Doing ‘whatever it takes’ in discovering opportunities that inspire lives’, might be a new way of saying it, but it’s the same as when we first began. That is to say we are helping individuals with developmental disabilities live in the healthiest, happiest, and most independent way possible.”
ROC is encouraging the Hope community and surrounding area to join in celebrating the milestone throughout the year. Many exciting events are planned such as hosting a Community Coffee and a Business after Hours gathering, a “Roc’n Rendezvous” dinner fundraiser, a 50th Anniversary Reception, “Roc’n the Block” party, and ROCtober Fest. Dates for the events will be announced soon.
“Please join us in celebrating our special milestone,” Block continued. “With our community’s unceasing support, we will provide dedicated services to individuals with special needs well into the next fifty years.” For more information, please contact Jennifer Block at Rainbow of Challenges at 870-777-4501.
Making Rainbows childcare center of Hope will again conduct its annual “ROC Angels” drive.
The goal of the project is to provide a merry Christmas complete with toys, clothes, and essentials for many area children whose family fulfilling their Christmas wishes may be impossible. In 2017, more than 200 children from Hempstead, Lafayette, and Nevada counties had their wishes filled.
A ROC Angel Christmas tree will be located at a front entrance of the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Hope and each tree is filled with deserving “angels”. Those wishing to participate may simply pick a number from the tree containing specific information on each child such as shoes and clothes size, favorite color, specific wishes, etc.
After purchasing the items on the angel’s wish list, the unwrapped toys and items may be dropped off at the Rainbow of Challenges Administration building located at 500 South Main Street in Hope. The items will then be distributed to the families of the angel during the month of December.
Those who purchase items are urged to attach the number representing their Angel when they drop off their items in order to match it to the name on the list being kept at Making Rainbows.
Making Rainbows has again teamed with Tyson Foods of Hope for additional toys, toiletries, and gifts. The Tyson employees will again provide many heartwarming smiles through their generous efforts.
Prescott/Nevada County Special Services will also conduct their own Angels drive, allowing members of the community to assist in making the area children’s Christmas a bright one.
For more information, please contact Michelle Bowlin at Rainbow of Challenges at 870-777-4501.
Hi! My name is Felicia. I come from a very close knit family who support me in every way. I love spending time on my Ipad, and talking on the phone to friends and family. I like “going mobile” in my wheelchair and make the rounds visiting my “people”. I would like to work with someone who likes to have fun and hang out with me Monday through Friday from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. and Saturday’s 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. You must be over 21 and have a valid driver’s license. Connect with me by applying online or in person at ROC at 500 S. Main Street in Hope.
Hi everyone, my name is Disiree. I am looking for someone who loves to shop, enjoys dancing and concerts, and doesn’t mind doing things on the spur of the moment. I would like to work with someone who likes to have fun to hang out with on Saturdays from 10am-6pm. If you are a fun-loving, spontaneous kind of person, you can connect with me by applying online or in person at Rainbow of Challenges at 500 S. Main Street in Hope.
LifeShare Blood Centers will be conducting a fall blood drive at Rainbow of Challenges on Wednesday, September 26.
Donations may be made at the mobile donor coach located at the ROC Administration building on South Main Street from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
The only requirement to give blood is the donor must be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and provide current identification.
The process takes about 30 minutes and a trained technician will insure the donor is comfortable and safe.
LifeShare Blood Centers is a nonprofit organization with centers supplying blood and blood components to community hospitals predominately in the south central United States including Hope and the surrounding area.
The need for blood remains high during this time of year, so make plans to join Rainbow of Challenges to help meet and exceed their goal.
The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) National Advocacy Campaign is sponsoring National Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week beginning Sunday, September 9. National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, beginning September 11, 2011.
Rainbow of Challenges, Making Rainbows, Bright Beginnings, and Prescott/Nevada County Special Services will observe the week with a wide variety of activities and gifts to show support to all area DSPs.
A planned DSP appreciation reception will be held on Thursday, September 13 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.at the ROC administration building. Hope Mayor Steve Montgomery will read a special DSP proclamation during the event.
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are employees serving as direct care workers, in-home support workers, personal assistants and attendants to ensure that people with disabilities are able to live more independently and in community settings.
The appreciation event is an opportunity for Rainbow of Challenges and the entire community to honor the local direct support workforce and the tremendous difference they make each day in the lives of those they serve.
Rainbow of Challenges, Inc. administers a wide array of services for persons who have developmental disabilities in Southwest Arkansas. Emphasis is placed on services that help each person achieve the highest degree of personal independence. Rainbow of Challenges, Inc. is committed to implementing a safer, healthier, happier, more independent lifestyle for individuals having special needs.
For more information, please contact Rainbow of Challenges at 870-777-4501
Come expand the horizons working at ROC with me on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.! If you like arts and crafts, creative cooking, being a diva and going to concerts, this could be the beginning of a wonderful working companionship! Connect with me at ROC at www.rocoh.org. Click on the Employment link! – Azurdee