Volunteer Spotlight: Kyra!

Name Kyra F. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a high school senior at Jackson High School. I’m currently looking at colleges to major in special education. I work as a server at Gervasi Vineyard. We want to get to know you! What are some of your favorites? (food, color, season, activity,…

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Volunteer 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,…

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Volunteer 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…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Lisa

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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…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica

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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…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Amy

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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…

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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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Volunteer Spotlight: Maddie

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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…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Jeff

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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. We…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Jessi

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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,…

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