Posts Tagged ‘appreciation’
Volunteer Spotlight: Lisa
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I love helping people! I work as an Office Manager at CommQuest Detox. I have two therapy dogs and I test animals to be therapy animals. We have volunteered at the hospital, the library and here at the Playhouse. I have one daughter and two beautiful grandkids (Josie…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Jessica
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am from Alliance, Ohio and am the youngest of four. I am in a master’s program for occupational therapy at Walsh University. I love to sing and play piano and I enjoy spending time with my big, crazy, loud family. How did you learn about GiGi’s and…
Read MorePlayhouse Inspiration: Small Business, Big Heart
Liberty Green Quilt Shop, formerly known as JEllen’s house of fabric, is an award-winning contemporary quilting boutique & “sewcial” lounge designed to tingle the heart and inspire your creative soul. Liberty Green Quilt Shop is owned and operated by Joyce Ely, parent and strong advocate for her adult daughter, Sarah, who has Down syndrome. Sarah…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Amy
Amy was instrumental in making our first-ever Snow Much Fun event a success! With her expertise and background in nonprofit fundraising, Amy was able to make our winter wonderland come to life. Amy was introduced to GiGi’s Playhouse by her daughter, Serena, who is our current Literacy Coordinator. Amy came for our volunteer orientation in…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Sam
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m a mom to an amazing little girl. I have worked in nonprofit focusing on deaf services for almost ten years. We want to get to know you! What are some of your favorites? (food, color, season, activity, restaurant, place to shop, etc.) I love spending time with…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Jeff
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a Professional Family Entertainer and I love interacting with people. How did you learn about GiGi’s and what do you do at the Playhouse? Through my son. He was a part of the construction crew who remodeled the facility where the Playhouse is currently located.…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Jessi
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am the mom of 3 kids, Blaiden (9) Adilene (7) who has Down syndrome, and Kallie (4). I am married to Fred. I am from Colorado but have lived in Ohio for the last 10 years. We want to get to know you! What are some of your favorites? (food, color, season,…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Claire
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am currently working towards my master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at Walsh University. I am the Community Service Chair for the Student Occupational Therapy Association. I previously lived in Cleveland and volunteered with a variety of programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland. I currently tutor 2 students virtually…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Serena
I am an intervention specialist from Canton and work at Golden Key School. I have an Axolotl named Axel and two kitties named Jack and Arwen. During my down time, I enjoy listening to audio books. Some of my favorite things: Sport: Hockey Color: Yellow Season: Fall Vacation Spot: Disney with a buddy! Drink: Coffee …
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