Building Bridges

Located in Lanark, Ill., Rolling Hills Progress Center is a private, nonprofit agency that serves adults with disabilities who are of 16 years of age and above. Founded in 1975, it owns and operates various small businesses, including retail, dining and orchard operations, and imprinted novelty items, golf tees and accessory sales. The center offers various programs, such as developmental training, remunerative employment, education, counseling and skills development. It operates a food pantry and provides a variety of facilities and services, including transportation, a lunch program, financial assistance, participation in the Special Olympics, and planning and coordinating various field trips. The center also provides various golf products, educational puzzles, pencils, magic slates and novelty items.