Volunteer Spotlight: Riley

Name: Riley Fraedrich Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m going to Bowling Green State University this fall to major in Physical Therapy. I want to be able to help people with physical impairments more than I do now. We want to get to know you! What are some of your favorites? (food, color,…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Gwyn

Name: Gwyn Blythe Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a freshman at Jackson High School. I am in a program my school offers called JAGS which stands for Jackson Academy for Global Studies. I have 2 siblings Graham (7th) and Blaire (11th). I have also lived in Ohio all of my life.…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Spring SLP Team!

These speech teams have been such a treat to work with! In September of 2022, we launched the Amina Grace Speech and Language program at our GiGi’s Playhouse Canton location. This one-on-one program provides youth, teens and adults with greatly expanded opportunities to evolve and refine their speech and language skills. So far, we have…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Amy

Name: Amy Zavarelli Tell us a little bit about yourself. I have been a School Counselor for 17 years. I live in North Canton with my husband; Together we have 3 boys and 3 dogs!! In my spare time, I love to watch sports and spend time with friends. We want to get to know…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah

Name: Sarah Clevenger Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’ve been volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse for a year and it’s been the most amazing experience. Day-to-day I work for Wayne Homes as a New Home Consultant, which I also love doing! We want to get to know you! What are some of your favorites? (food,…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Steve

Name: Steve Powell Tell us a little bit about yourself. Born and raised in Michigan, relocated to Canton Ohio in 1998 for a job and have made Canton my home. I work for a small software consulting company, mainly managing software installation and post go-live projects. I think my unofficial job title is a human…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Nick Doyle

If you are from the Northeast Ohio area, there is a good chance that you have heard of Nick Doyle, AKA the Big Dog. Nick is a busy guy around Stark County; he has been involved in so many different programs and networks that we are lucky to have a piece of his time. Nick…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Kyra!

Name Kyra F. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a high school senior at Jackson High School. I’m currently looking at colleges to major in special education. I work as a server at Gervasi Vineyard. We want to get to know you! What are some of your favorites? (food, color, season, activity,…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Suzanne

Suzanne Tell us a little bit about yourself. I have a fiancée, two adult children, a son-in-law, two granddaughters, and two cats. I enjoy camping, hiking, and kayaking. I am an Intervention Specialist at Towpath Trail High School. We want to get to know you! What are some of your favorites? (food, color, season, activity,…

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Volunteer Spotlight: The Woodards!

Justin and Jade Woodard Tell us a little bit about yourself: Jade: I am a blessed mom to a special boy that rocks his extra chromosome. I was born and raised in Kentucky. Justin and I got married in 2008. I taught Special Education for almost 7 years in Virginia and Kentucky. Justin’s job brought…

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