Unleashing the Power of Literacy: Celebrating GiGi’s One-on-One Literacy Program

Best of All: Joe and Mhani March is a month of celebration for bookworms and literacy advocates across the nation. It's National Reading Month, a time when we amplify the importance of literacy and the joy of reading. At GiGi's Playhouse Canton, we are proud to be a part of...
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Best of All: Tanya

Tanya’s best of all moments are the dance parties after kitchen, she’s a pro dancer and will jam out to any song she hears.  Tanya has made many new friends in the kitchen while learning how to cooking, read recipes, and be safe in the kitchen!  She has made many...

Volunteer Spotlight: Steven and Aidelni

Meet Steven and Aidelni Martinez Hykes, a dynamic duo whose journey led them from Phoenix, Arizona, to Canton, where they've embraced their roles as active members of the GiGi's Playhouse community. Celebrating nearly a decade of marriage and raising a blended family, including daughters Stephanie, Natalia, and the youngest, Zoë,...
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Not Goodbye but See You Later

Dear Families and Friends, It is with mixed emotions that I share some news with you. Due to unexpected developments in my husband's job, we find ourselves relocating back to Oklahoma City. While this brings about new opportunities for our family, it also means that I must resign from my...
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Meet Anna!

I'm Anna West! I'm From Greensburg, IN. Currently, I'm in my third and final year of undergrad at Walsh University, majoring in Exercise Science Pre-OT with a minor in Psychology. Next year, I will be pursuing my Master of Occupational Therapy at Walsh. I am also involved with many extracurricular...
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Best of All: GiGiFIT Participants!

best of all (noun) \best of all\ is continual, measurable, celebrated and it never ends. It is a daily challenge to do a little better than you did the day before and it’s always celebrated. Possible manifestations: standing just one second longer, reading just one more word, learning just one...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Lisa

Name: Lisa Eliopoulos Tell us a little bit about yourself. Hi! I’m a mom of 2 amazing kiddos- Isabelle, 15, and Branson, 7. My husband and I met while I was in high school and have been together for over 20 years! We have 3 dogs and 1 bunny. I...
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New Volunteer: Meet Andrea!

Andrea has always had a profound passion for children, particularly those with special needs. She is currently in the final semester of her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy program at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA. Post-graduation, Andrea aspires to embark on a fulfilling career as a school-based therapist, dedicated to...
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Best of All: Paxton and Olivia

Language Music N' Our Peeps (LMNOP) is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication while using music and language-based activities. Recommended for ages pre-natal to 36 months. Like all GiGi’s programs, LMNOP is purposeful and...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Ava

Name:  Ava Weirtz  Tell us a little bit about yourself.  I am a sophomore at Jackson High School. I’m on the Track team. I also volunteer at the Pregnancy and Parenting Center and with Jackson Bearhugs.  We want to get to know you! What are some of your favorites?   My...
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Best of All: Speech Students

Our Amina Grace Speech and Language pairs have been working hard and making such great progress this fall session, we had to celebrate each of them because our volunteers and staff are so proud! We have officially had the Amina Grace Speech and Language program for one full year, and...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jen

Name: Jen Perko Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a mother of two beautiful children, Sebastian (14) and Madilyn (11). Married for 15 wonderful years to my husband/best friend John. I own Luvih Yoga Studio, in downtown Massillon, where I get to do what I love, teach...