Gaston's Great

Join us this week as we interview Josette Duncan, the President of the Special Needs Community Initiative. Listen in to hear about the amazing vision she has, along with others, to help our special needs community here in Gaston County.

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ABOUT: 
Affordable and safe housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) sounds like an unattainable dream for most families. Many parents feel a sense of uncertainty about their child's future when they are no longer able to care for them. Many individuals with IDD often feel lonely and frequently express their need to have friends around them and the ability to make decisions for themselves. It is these concerns that brought families together to find a way to make a better future for their loved ones with IDD and why the Special Needs Community Initiative (SNCI) was created.

WEBSITE:  https://www.snci-nc.org/

DONATE:  https://www.snci-nc.org/give

SOCIALS:  https://www.facebook.com/ourspecialcommunity

EVENTS:  https://www.snci-nc.org/event

BOOK OF THE WEEK:  Why leaders Fail
https://www.amazon.com/Why-Leaders-Fail-Prescriptions-Success/dp/1935733176

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Join us this week as we interview Kathy More (CEO & Teen Mom) and Dustin Summerfield (Coach) with the Illumination Foundation. We are highlighting the Carolina Fireflies baseball team!

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ABOUT:
Illumination Foundation of North Carolina (IFNC) was founded in 2015, with the purpose of serving the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) population, as well as other populations experiencing social and environmental barriers in their communities. The founders wanted to create an organization that could give opportunities to teens and adults living with disabilities, emphasizing social programs and support for individuals and their families.
 
WEBSITE: https://www.illuminationnc.org/

CONTACT: https://www.illuminationnc.org/contact

SOCIALS:
https://www.facebook.com/IlluminationNC/
https://twitter.com/illuminationnc
https://www.instagram.com/illuminationnc/
https://www.youtube.com/@CarolinaFireflies

BOOK OF THE WEEK:  Richest Man in Babylon
https://www.amazon.com/The-Richest-Man-in-Babylon/dp/B09PC9Q5B6/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=580712364478&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009909&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11642661566593255453&hvtargid=kwd-265700512949&hydadcr=21936_13324165&keywords=the+richest+man+in+babylon+original&qid=1684957793&sr=8-1

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Join us this week as we interview Jerome Connor (Coordinator – Alumni, Events and Programming) and Luke Upchurch (Executive Director) with the Gaston College Foundation. Listen in to find out about all the amazing things they are doing!
 
WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/qRw1NKOxIzE

ABOUT:
The Gaston College Foundation helps change lives for the better by providing investment opportunities that help empower bright futures for the students, their families and our community.

WEBSITE:  https://www.gastoncollegefoundation.org/

SOCIALS:
FACEBOOK -  https://www.facebook.com/GastonCollegeAlumni
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/gastoncollegealumni/?hl=en

EVENTS:  https://www.gastoncollegefoundation.org/events/

BOOK OF THE WEEK:
https://www.amazon.com/Leveling-Up-Questions-Professional-Development-ebook/dp/B09XT7TBK5/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=631530832485&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009910&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3987569097551497744&hvtargid=kwd-1883402064897&hydadcr=27885_14512612&keywords=leveling+up+ryan+leak&qid=1684353597&sr=8-1

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Join us this week as we interview Andrea Stephens the current President of United Way Gaston County. Listen in to hear of the great things that our United Way team has been doing since she has become the recent President!

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ABOUT:
The United Way of Gaston County believes in the dignity of all people.  They continue working to eliminate barriers and injustices, particularly racial and social inequities from our work and in the community.  They strive to look at our community through the lens of inclusion, diversity and equity

WEBSITE:  https://www.unitedwaygaston.org/
CONTACT:  https://www.unitedwaygaston.org/contact/
DONATE: https://www.unitedwaygaston.org/give/
EVENTS: https://www.unitedwaygaston.org/upcoming-events/

SOCIALS:
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/liveunitedgaston/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/unitedwayofgastoncounty/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedwaygaston/

BOOK OF THE WEEK:
https://www.amazon.com/Sparks-Truth-Sidelights-Demonstration-Emmet/dp/1614270619

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Join us this week as we interview Sara Osborne with the Arc of Gaston. The Arc of Gaston host a summer camp for our special needs community each year called Kamp Kaleidoscope. Listen in to hear about everything Sara and her team are doing to make this a great year!

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ABOUT: 
Kamp Kaleidoscope is a safe and structured daily summer program for people age 7 and up with developmental disabilities.  Fun, weekly themes are incorporated for campers to participate in individual and group activities, social and recreational community outings, and educational projects.

WEBSITE: https://gastoncountyarc.org/kamp-kaleidoscope/
SOCIALS:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064383653584

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Join us this week as we interview Bill Todd (Past President) and  John Gunter (Director) with the Gaston Symphonic Band. Listen in to hear of all the many reasons this band is crucial for our community!

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WEBSITE: https://gsbinfo.org/home

UPCOMING DATES: 
Saturday, May 20, 2023 - Patriots Park - Kings Mountain - 1:00 PM. Outdoor concert featuring a variety of music.
 
SOCIALS:  https://www.facebook.com/gastonsymphonicband

DONATE: https://www.gsbinfo.org/donors

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Join us this week as we interview Jackie Quinley (Gastonia Police Officer) and Jim Landis (Fire Inspector) with Safe Kids Gaston County. Listen to hear of everything they are doing to help keep our kids safe!

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ABOUT:
Safe Kids Worldwide is a global nonprofit dedicated to protecting kids from preventable injuries, the number one cause of death to children in the United States and a global epidemic around the world.

Safe Kids works with more than 400 network members in the U.S. and partners in 33 countries to keep kids safe at home, on the road and at play. They educate families, raise awareness, create safer environments and advocate for improved laws to protect children.

WEBSITE:  https://www.safekids.org/

FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/safekidsgaston

BOOK OF THE WEEK:  How to be a Coffee Bean

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Join us this week as we interview Bill Moore (Past President) of the Gaston Music Education Foundation!

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MISSION:  The Mission of the Gaston Music Education Foundation is to provide scholarships to summer music camps for eligible high school students who live and attend school in Gaston County, and tuition for college-bound music majors.

WEBSITE: http://gmef.org/index.html
AUDITION:  http://gmef.org/applications.html
DONATE: http://gmef.org/donate.html

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Join us this week as we interview Chad Hawkins (Sherriff), John Greenlee (Chief District Court Judge) and Travis Page (District Attorney). Make sure to listen in to see how they, along with many others are helping our veterans!

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This initiative does not have a website yet but, you can reach out to Travis Page to find out how you can help!

The Veterans Treatment Court that will help veterans in criminal trouble access mental health care, housing, and more while addressing their criminal charges.

WEBSITE:  https://travispageda.com/ 

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Join us this week as we interview Camilla Bullard, the artistic director for Gaston Dance Theatre and her student Landry Semen!

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/CPan3QTyrgk

WHAT IS GASTON DANCE THEATRE?
Gaston Dance Theatre is the premier non-profit dance studio in Gaston County.  Established in 1982 by founder Pat Wall, GDT exists to stimulate interest in dance as a serious art form. For nearly 40 years, Gaston Dance Theatre has offered excellence in dance instruction and community performance opportunities for dancers trained in ballet, jazz and modern.

WEBSITE: https://gastondance.com/

CONTACT: https://gastondance.com/contact-us/

FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063818641830&fref=ts
INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/dance_gaston/

DONATE: https://gastondance.com/donate/

UPCOMING SHOWS:  Snow White
https://gastondance.com/performances/moscow-ballet-nutcracker/

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Grateful American
https://www.amazon.com/Grateful-American-Journey-Self-Service-ebook/dp/B07DT4GBKJ/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=558767211305&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009909&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3605875625916922527&hvtargid=kwd-599378478404&hydadcr=22134_9764312&keywords=grateful+american+by+gary+sinise&qid=1680093927&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

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