Archive for March 2024
Volunteer of the Month – Anya
Oftentimes, when our high school volunteers leave for college, we wish them the best of luck on their next chapter and let them know the Playhouse doors are always open. When Anya left to attend school at The Ohio State University, she didn’t let that door close. Instead, she opened the double doors to our…
Read MoreBest of All – Sylvia
When you walk into the Playhouse and observe Games with Friends or Project Pulse, you might think Sylvia is a volunteer. She effortlessly builds connections and converses with those around her. However, to your surprise, you will find out she is the caregiver for our friend Troy, whom she accompanies at each program he attends!…
Read MoreFinding Certainty Within the Chaos
Written by Kathleen Ferdico Mural The perils of parenting any child are daunting, but when you add the layer of an unexpected diagnosis the chaos can feel exponential. I remember the weight of feeling like I survived a year of Down syndrome when my son Johnny turned one. The next year that sentiment was replaced…
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