{"id":19676,"date":"2022-04-04T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T13:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/?p=19676"},"modified":"2022-04-02T11:48:06","modified_gmt":"2022-04-02T15:48:06","slug":"volunteer-spotlight-lisa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/2022\/04\/04\/volunteer-spotlight-lisa\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Spotlight: Lisa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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 and Elijah – they are my heart!) My grandson, Elijah was born with Down syndrome and I wanted to volunteer here to help individuals like Elijah. I also volunteer in the Literacy Tutoring program here.<\/div>\n
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We want to get to know you! What are some of your favorites? (food, color, season, activity, restaurant, place to shop, etc.)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wow! My favorite color is purple (I believe that might be my granddaughter, Josie’s favorite color this week, LOL). While I love all the changing seasons, fall is probably my favorite – the colors, the smells, the clothes. I am a bargain hunter so anywhere I can find a good deal is my favorite place to shop. When Josie stays with me we always hit up Milk and Honey for lunch or dinner and mint chocolate chip ice cream!<\/div>\n
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How did you learn about GiGi\u2019s and what prompted you to become a volunteer?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Originally, I was searching for a place that my dogs, Bella and Dalia, and I could volunteer during COVID since we were not able to volunteer at the hospital. Because my grandson, Elijah was born with Down syndrome, GiGi’s became a place that was very special to me and I have met so many amazing individuals here.<\/div>\n
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What is your role at the Playhouse?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Currently, I am a tutor for the literacy program and I tutor a very sweet young lady once a week. I love seeing her smiling face. It is a nice change to spend time with her, hearing about her week and helping her to become a better reader!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What is your favorite experience you have had at the Playhouse?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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There have been so many fun experiences coming here! I love coming in for Destination Discovery and bringing Bella to see the kids. I have met so many amazing individuals here and watched them benefit from the programs here at GiGi’s.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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