Volunteer Spotlight: Jen

Name: Jen Perko Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a mother of two beautiful children, Sebastian (14) and Madilyn (11). Married for 15 wonderful years to my husband/best friend John. I own Luvih Yoga Studio, in downtown Massillon, where I get to do what I love, teach and practice yoga. Supporting mental…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Angel

Name: Angel Henne Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am stay at home Mom of 2 boys age 18 and 8. I have been married to my husband who is a Police Officer for 22 years. We live in Perry Twp. I homeschool my youngest who has autism, adhd and epilepsy. Most of…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Ryan

Name: Ryan Troyer Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am 22 and have two dogs, Bella and Maggie. Bella is my favorite. I have an older sister, named Abby, and I’m at Siffrin Academy and I love being there. I also love Mardi Gras beads and anything Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles- my favorite…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Melissa

Name: Melissa Quinlan Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a Marketing Communications Manager at The Timken Company and have had marketing roles over the past 15 years of my career. I am married with two girls (6 and 7) who also love to come to GiGi’s to help out! We want to…

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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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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…

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Generation G Youth Board

Welcome to the first GiGi’s Playhouse Canton Youth Board blog post! These blog posts will give you information about what the Youth Board is working on, such as fundraisers and outreach events. The Youth Board is a group of students that are part of the GenerationG movement to help bring awareness and spread positivity about…

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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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Meet Maureen!

Maureen in our new Playhouse Host – She volunteers her time to cover the Playhouse when Megan is unable to be there and enjoys welcoming our families, supporting our volunteers, giving tours, and assisting with programs taking place. A little about Maureen: “I am a wife, mother, grandmother, and volunteer. I went to Malone college,…

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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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