HOPE Establishes Endowment Fund Through Rochelle Area Community Foundation

ROCHELLE — HOPE of Ogle County and the Rochelle Area Community Foundation marked the creation of the HOPE of Ogle County Domestic Violence Support Fund during a signing ceremony Thursday. Foundation Executive Director Emily Anaya said the fund will help provide long term financial support for HOPE’s mission of serving individuals and families affected by domestic violence. HOPE Executive Director Rebecca Laudati said the endowment is part of the organization’s strategic plan to ensure free and confidential services remain available for future generations. The fund creates a new opportunity for individuals, families and businesses to support survivors while helping strengthen the long term sustainability of the organization. Leaders from both organizations said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to advocacy, healing, community support and creating a lasting legacy for residents of Ogle County.