Posts Tagged ‘volunteer’
Volunteer Spotlight: Sherry☀️
Often times, we have engaged families who participate in Playhouse programs that want to give back in a meaningful way. Sherry first heard about GiGi’s Playhouse Canton through her sister, whose friend and daughter were involved with the Playhouse. When Sherry first came to GiGi’s, she was 5 months pregnant with her youngest child and…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Hannah
Hannah has been part of GiGi’s Playhouse Canton since our doors first opened, and in that time, she has truly become a jack of all trades! From participating in our GiGi’s Kitchen classes to supporting her love of movement in our GiGiFIT and dance programs, Hannah has done it all – she’s even participated in…
Read MoreCelebrating Our Grand Prize Win at the Hall of Fame Parade!
We’re still beaming with pride from this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Parade! What an incredible morning filled with smiles, cheers, and community spirit. GiGi’s Playhouse Canton was honored to participate once again, but this time we had a float in the parade for the first year ever. Not only was it our first…
Read MoreSeptember Volunteer Spotlight: Ethan Tonni
This month, our Volunteer Spotlight shines on someone whose leadership and heart have reached far beyond the walls of GiGi’s Playhouse Canton; Ethan Tonni. As our Youth Board Marketing Chair and the National GiGi’s Playhouse Youth Board President, Ethan is proof of the powerful impact young leaders can make when passion meets purpose. Ethan is…
Read MoreAugust Volunteer Spotlight: Christina Ziga-Budd & Genny Blair
This month, we’re excited to shine our Volunteer Spotlight on two outstanding leaders who have been part of GiGi’s Playhouse Canton since day one, Christina Ziga-Budd and Genny Blair. These two incredible women are not only dedicated board members but are also active leaders behind one of our fun and impactful fundraisers this year; Putts…
Read MoreHearts in the Kitchen: GiGi’s Adults & Kids Cooking Programs Celebrate the Fourth of July by Giving Back
At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, every dish we make is filled with purpose, laughter, and love. This July, our GiGi’s Kitchen Adult & Kids participants poured their hearts into something extra sweet; creating red, white, and blue chocolate-covered pretzels for our Fourth of July-themed volunteer appreciation gifts. The kitchen was buzzing with excitement as our adult…
Read MoreJuly Volunteer Spotlight: Peyton Teter
At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do; and this July, we’re honored to celebrate a truly exceptional young leader, Peyton Teter, as our Volunteer Spotlight. Peyton’s compassion, leadership, and drive have made a meaningful difference in the lives of our participants and the Playhouse as a whole. A 2025…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Sofia
At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, we’re grateful to shine a light on one of our incredible volunteers, Sofia, whose compassion and dedication have made a lasting impact on our Playhouse community! Sofia is a Canton native and a proud graduate of McKinley High School’s Class of 2020. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, she continued…
Read MoreBest of All: Ryan’s Passion for Helping Others
If you’ve spent any time at GiGi’s Playhouse Canton since we opened, chances are you’ve met Ryan T. He is a friendly face who brings joy, dedication, and a whole lot of Generation G’s heart to everything he does! Ryan is not only a participant in our adult programs who happens to have Down syndrome,…
Read MoreMeet Traci: Spring Intern 2025
We are thrilled to introduce you to Traci, our amazing spring intern at GiGi’s Playhouse Canton! Traci is a college senior majoring in Exercise Science and plans to attend occupational therapy school at Walsh University in the fall of 2025. She has a background in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including teaching…
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