Best of All: Adelaide

This Fall 2023 session of literacy tutoring, Addie has been practicing reading consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words. Addie went from sounding out the words at the beginning to reading the words with fluency. We had been practicing with a book for a few weeks and this past week she was able to read the entire book! It…

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Best of All: Haydan and Charlie

We have noticed so much progress from our GiGiFIT Adult program this summer, that it is hard to choose just one participant to spotlight…so we’re choosing two! Program volunteer, Steve, shared that he has been noticing “how much more confident that both Haydan and Charlie have become from when they began.” Both of these young…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Lori

Name: Lori Hart Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’ve been blessed with a loving family. My husband and I have two sons, a daughter, a daughter-in-law, one grandson, and two granddaughters. I’m a retired teacher who enjoys reading, traveling, and volunteering. In addition, I enjoy substituting. We want to get to know you!…

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Best of All: Speech Participants!

There have been so many Best of All moments to come out of our Amina Grace Speech and Language Program this year, that we couldn’t help but to highlight so many of the accomplishments our friends are making! Read below for some Best of All moments shared by our SLP students this spring. Adilene: Adilene…

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Best of All: Alaina

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 new number, taking just one…

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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: Sam

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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…

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