Gaston's Great

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Gaston's Great, where we shed light on initiatives that make a real difference in communities. In this episode, we're diving deep into the heartwarming story of the Backpack Weekend Program in Gaston County. WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/prU9tYqUQgw Gaston County, located in the heart of North Carolina, is home to a remarkable program that's cha...

We have officially hit 100 episodes! Crazy right?!?! Well for this episode you all are in for a treat! This week Steven (the Host) and Naomi (the producer) are swapping places! She will be asking him all the juicy questions! Make sure to listen in! Check us out on YouTube :  https://youtu.be/2m5u0HBgr9Q 🔊 Thank you for listening to Gaston's Great!   If you enjoyed this episode, please consid...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/3g9xYDN2FHg Join us this week as we interview Donna Taylor (President) and Trey Taylor (Vice President) of Gaston Aquatics.  Their mission isn't for swim meets to happen or huge competitions to be held at the upcoming location. Their mission is  to improves the health of the region by providing lifesaving swim instruction for all children and adults of all socio-ec...

Join us this week as we interview Shelton Davis with Serenity Pastoral Counseling. Listen in to hear of everything she is doing to help our community and the mental health of those around us. WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/1EM-tO82NJY ABOUT: Her mission is to help her clients find serenity, healing, and wholeness through pastoral counseling. Serenity is not just about finding peace. It is about manag...

Join us this week as we interview Dot Guthrie the Founder and Executive Director of the African American Museum of History & Culture! Listen in to hear about all the amazing things she is doing to educate the young people of today! WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/qtidc7wx_hw WEBSITE: https://africanamericanmuseumgastonia.com/ SOCIALS: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083142611781 BOOK OF...

Join us this week ask we interview Dory Pell (Program Director & Founder) and Julia Walsh (Student/Rider) with Victory Farm! Listen in to hear how this amazing organization helps people in ways we take for granted! WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/MRujFR3nOu0 ABOUT: Victory Farm address the unique symptoms and life challenges related to a specific condition or injury. When utilizing a medical speci...

Join us this week as we interview Talia Wucherer (Director/ Co- Founder) of Arin's Good Girl Dog Treats. Listen in to hear of the reason they decided to start this company and how they are changing lives of many individuals! WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/P4V0nS6Ln7Y ABOUT : The mission at Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats is to expand the impact of Arin’s passion and support careers for individuals w...

Join us this week as we interview Ray Hardee the Lead Pastor at the Pointe Church, and Sharon Padgett with the Gaston County YMCA. Both are heavily involved in the Global Leadership Summit. WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/eb_qJyGYOOU ABOUT:   Global Leadership Network is a nonprofit that is raising up leaders around the world. They want to see leaders inspired and equipped, so they can lead transforma...

This week we are interviewing Alan Routhier, the owner of Ignited Minds ABA Therapy. Make sure to tune in so you can hear everything this amazing organization is doing! There are also some areas this organization could use some help in! Listen to hear about your opportunity to get involved! WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/aYuHkTsQVBE ABOUT: Ignited Minds ABA Therapy is  a non-profit clinic in Gaston C...

Join us this week as we interview Holden Clark (President) and Past President Andrea Grenier with the Gaston County Jaycees! Listen to all the great things that they are doing to help the rising business men and women of Gaston County to succeed! WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/meFEemp8OS8 ABOUT: The Gaston County Jaycees are young professionals, ages 21-40, with an interest in leadership development...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/xF2VURSXew0 Join us this week as we interview Drew Horine with the Gastonia East Rotary Club! This week we will be talking about the FREE Concert Series that will be for all of Gaston County! ABOUT: Gastonia East Rotary and the City of Gastonia present 4 downtown concert events on select Fridays from May through September 2023. Live music at the Gastonia Rotary Pavilion...

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. WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/1xWsCRs2xgE ABOUT:  Affordable and safe housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) sounds like an u...

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! WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/622lcFrWPuc ABOUT: Illumination Foundation of North Carolina (IFNC) was founded in 2015, with the purpose of serving the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) population,...

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 em...

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! WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/aI0DKEZZBPQ ABOUT: The United Way of Gaston County believes in the dignity of all people.  They continue working to eliminate barriers and injustices,...

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! WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/D1ZJkGbA1OE ABOUT:  Kamp Kaleidoscope is a safe and structured daily summer program for people age 7 and u...

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! WATCH NOW : https://youtu.be/epM5tj8KpwA WEBSITE: https://gsbinfo.org/home UPCOMING DATES:  Saturday, May 20, 2023 - Patriots Park - Kings Mountain - 1:00 PM. Outdoor concert featuring a variety of...

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! WATCH NOW:  https://youtu.be/kUArX_l0ees ABOUT: Safe Kids Worldwide is a global nonprofit dedicated to protecting kids from preventable injuries, the number one cause of death to children in...

Join us this week as we interview Bill Moore (Past President) of the Gaston Music Education Foundation! WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/R9XfJM2_sCk 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...

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! WATCH NOW:   https://youtu.be/R6srDNZC7nY 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 Treat...

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 yea...

And finally, the number 1 episode out of all of season three, with over 267 downloads is “Episode 53- Senior TLC”.  Senior TLC is a nonprofit Medicare program and Medicaid state option which provides care for people aged 55 years and older who need skilled nursing care.  Their day center is open five days a week, with transportation services, and provides a fun and friendly place with medical, reh...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/y6u1-VlZ94g Coming in at #2 of our most downloaded episodes of season 3 is “Episode 55- Kingdom of Men Gaston”. This episode had 249 total downloads. You are sure to be inspired by this one!  Tune in to hear more about this organization. You won’t want to miss hearing about all the fun events they host and how you can become part of this incredible group!  This group wi...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/sPZq9rFyAcw If you missed this inspirational podcast during season 3, you must check it out right now! #3 of our most popular episodes of season 3 is “Episode 58 - Special Olympics of Gaston County” During this episode we discuss the organizations missions, accomplishments, and inspirational stories with Local coordinator Asley Anderson, and two of their athletes, Saman...

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/koZM9pQdyOU With 241 Downloads, “Episode 51 - Carolina Cue”, comes in at #4 of our most popular episodes of season 3. “Caroline Cue” was featured as an exhibit at the Schiele Museum. During this podcast you will hear the story of BBQ.  It talks about the science, history, culture, and evolution of BBQ.  🔊 Thank you for listening to Gaston's Great!   If you enjoyed...