Gaston's Great

Episode 40 featuring Tammy and Nazrul Chowdhury from the organization Remembering Austin! In this episode, we highlight a variety of topics including the history of the organization, their mission for spreading awareness about the causes of addiction, their current and future initiatives for providing more education on the matter to our community, their wishes for the future, and more! To learn mo...

Episode 39 featuring Juliann Lehman (Administrator) and Robert Stroud (Municipal Arborist for City of Gastonia) from Keep Gastonia Beautiful! In this episode, we highlight a variety of topics including their mission to simply keep Gastonia clean and vibrant, their current and future initiatives for bringing more awareness to their upcoming projects and events, their wishes for the future, and more...

Episode 38 featuring Michelle Petty (Community Outreach Liason) from Gaston Hospice! In this episode, we highlight a variety of topics including their mission for providing quality care to patients and families in need of service, their current and future initiatives for expanding their volunteer program, their wishes for the future, and more! To learn more about Gaston Hospice, to get involved, ...

Episode 37 featuring Milinda Kirkpatrick (Executive Director) and Patrice Gibson (Development Director) from Shining Hope Farms! In this episode, we highlight a variety of topics including their mission for providing a variety of therapy resources including therapeutic ridings, veterans programs etc., their current and future initiatives for expanding their services and locations, their wishes for...

Episode 36 featuring Erin Wiggins and Ernest Sumner from the Gaston Community Foundation! In this unique episode, we are highlighting the Community Foundation Run event which will take place on April 9, 2022. This event is well-loved by our community, and allows for nonprofit awareness and beneficial funding. On the day of the event, over 5,000 people come together to celebrate!  To learn more abo...

Episode 35 featuring Terry Kenny (Executive Director of the Gaston Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic) and Stephanie Rauch (President of the Board for the Animal League of Gaston County)! In this episode, we highlight a variety of topics including their mission for providing low-cost services to families and animals in need, their current and future initiatives including creating an emergency vet hospita...

Episode 34 featuring Andrew Pierce (Adult Services Supervisor) and Emily Winfrey (Community Engagement & Outreach Coordinator)  from the Gaston County Public Library! In this episode, we highlight a variety of topics including the library's mission to provide a variety of resources and services to the community,  their current and future initiatives for growing their programs and staff, t...

Episode 33 featuring Erin Wiggins (Program Officer for the Gaston Community Foundation) and Sam Cook (Member) from Teens Changing Gaston County. In this episode, we highlight a variety of topics including the program's mission to advise young adults on the importance of caring for their community,  their current and future initiatives for growing their individual programs and member count, th...

Episode 32 featuring Kim Wheeler (Executive Director) and Jenny Moran (Volunteer Coordinator & Finance Administrator) from Crisis Assistance Ministry in Gastonia. In this episode, we highlight a variety of topics including their mission to provide emergency assistance to those in need of aid in our community,  their current and future initiatives for growing their volunteer programs, their hop...

Episode 31 featuring Wayne Grubaugh (District 37 Parliamentarian and Treasurer)  and Reine Smirz (Vice President of Public Relations) from the Gastonia Toastmasters Club. In this episode, we highlight a variety of topics including their mission to provide meetings and programs to those looking to further their presentation and speech skills, their current and future initiatives for expanding their...

Episode 30 featuring Roxann Jimison (Executive Director) and Keisha Moore (Program Director) from the Dream Center Academy! In this episode, we highlight a variety of topics including their mission to provide educational classes and programs to local middle and high school students, their current and future initiatives for growing not only their space but also their student capacity, their hopes a...

Episode 29 featuring Cam Tracy (President) and Dorothy Lodge (Vice President) from the Gaston County Art Guild! In this episode, we highlight a variety of topics including their mission to provide programs, events, and assistance to artists, their current and future initiatives, their hopes and wishes for the coming years, and much more! To learn more about the Gaston County Art Guild, to get invo...

Episode 28 featuring Jason Luker (Director) from the Gaston County Museum of Art & History! In this episode, we highlight a variety of topics including their mission to provide awareness and education on the importance of local art and history,  their current and future initiatives for growing their exhibits and the overall museum, their hopes and wishes for the coming years, and much more! To...

Episode 27 featuring Angela Burgess (CEO) from Gaston Association of Realtors! In this episode, we highlight a variety of topics including their mission to grow their organization and their members, their current and future initiatives for our current real estate market, their hopes and wishes for the coming years, and much more! To learn more about Gaston Association of Realtors, to get involved,...

Episode 26 featuring Kim Elmore (Community Outreach Director) and Stephanie Roberts (Executive Director) from Cancer Services of Gaston County! In this episode, we highlight a variety of topics including their mission to provide support and aid for individuals and families dealing with the effects of cancer,  their current and future initiatives for growing the organization, their hopes and wishes...

Episode 25 featuring Bart Landess (Executive Director) and Ashton Lamb (Community Coordinator) from the Carolina Thread Trail! In this episode, we highlight several topics including their mission to provide awareness and support for our beautiful trails,  their current and future initiatives for land conservancy, their hopes and wishes for the coming years, and much more! To learn more about the C...

Episode 24 featuring Sallie Hendrick (Community Relations Coordinator) from Bit of Hope Ranch! In this episode, we highlight several topics including their mission to provide the best care and experience for not only their horses, but also their clients,  their current and future initiatives for expanding their services, their hopes and wishes for the coming years, and much more! Bit of Hope Ranch...

Episode 23 featuring Donna Taylor (President) and Trey Taylor (Vice President) from Gaston Aquatics! In this episode, we highlight several topics including their mission to provide the best environment and experience for their swimmers,  their current and future initiatives for constructing a new local aquatics center, their hopes and wishes for the coming years, and much more! Gaston Aquatics off...

Episode 22 featuring Cathy Hart (Director) of Gaston County Parks and Recreation! In this episode, we highlight several topics including their mission to bring more awareness to the outdoor spaces and opportunities in the Gaston County area,  their current and future initiatives for not only improving our current parks, but potentially adding more, and their hopes and wishes for the coming years,...

Episode 21, and the first episode for season 2 of Gaston's Great, featuring Regina Moody (CEO and President) and Kerri Massey (COO and Vice President) from Holy Angels! In this episode, we highlight several topics including the organization's mission to bring joy and aid to those in need within our community,  their current and future initiatives for the growth and awareness of their org...

Episode 20, and our last episode for the first season of Gaston's Great, featuring Michael Applegate (Director) and Emily Carpenter (Business Operations Specialist) from Gaston County Travel Development! In this episode, we highlight several topics including the organization's mission to bring more awareness to the unique travel and tourism opportunities in Gaston County,  their current...

Episode 19 featuring Dr. Omer Shedd (President) from Promise for Haiti! In this episode, we highlight several topics including the organization's origin,  its mission to "demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ by partnering with, and investing in, local Haitian leaders to provide the best healthcare and education in Haiti," upcoming events, their hopes and wishes for the coming years,...

Episode 18 featuring Ann Tippitt (Executive Director) from The Schiele Museum of Natural History! In this episode, we highlight several topics including the museum's history, its mission for educating and providing entertainment for our community, how they serve our area through a variety of programs and beloved events, their hopes and wishes for the coming years, and much more! To learn more...

Episode 17 featuring Mike Gibson (Chairman) and Travis Brittain (Chief of Police) from the Gastonia Police Foundation! In this episode, we highlight several topics including the foundation's mission for supporting our local police department, how they serve our community through a variety of programs and fundraisers, their hopes and wishes for the coming years, and much more! To learn more ab...

Episode 16 featuring Linda McConnell (Executive Director) and Annie Anthony (Co-Coordinator of Reading Soul Mates) from the Gaston Literacy Council! In this episode, we highlight several topics including the organization's mission for improving  literacy skills, how they serve our schools and community through a variety of reading programs and school outlets, their need for more volunteers, t...