Posts Tagged ‘spotlight’
Volunteer Spotlight: Sierra
Name: Sierra Crow Tell us a little bit about yourself. A little bit about me…I am a newly-wed with two cats, Daisy & Duke (pun intended) residing here in Jackson Township. I graduated from Kent State University, obtained my CPA and currently work as a senior accountant for Diversified Energy. Recently, I started business as…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Kevin
Name: Kevin Jordan Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am 39 years old and I am in a wheelchair. I was born with a birth defect called spina bifida. We want to get to know you! What are some of your favorites? (food, color, season, activity, restaurant, place to shop, etc.)…
Read MoreVolunteer 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…
Read MoreVolunteer 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,…
Read MoreVolunteer 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…
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: Maddie
Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am currently attending the University of Toledo majoring in recreational therapy. I will be furthering my education in occupational therapy in the Fall of 2022. My passion for volunteering and working with individuals with disabilities has come natural to me due to having a twin brother 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.…
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