Gaston's Great

Episode 15 featuring Donna Lockett (Executive Director) and Jason Austell (Chairman) from Gaston  Together! In this episode, we highlight several topics including the organization's mission, how they serve our community through a variety of programs and outlets, their hopes and wishes for the coming years, and much more! To learn more about Gaston Together, to join,  or to follow them on soci...

Episode 14 featuring John Searby (Executive Director) of Catawba Riverkeeper! In this episode, we highlight several topics including the organization's mission for healthier waterways, how they serve our community through a variety of fun and educational programs, their hopes and wishes for the coming years, and much more! To learn more about Catawba Riverkeeper, to join,  or to follow them o...

Episode 13 featuring Dustin Letts and Robbie Patterson from F3 Gastonia! In this episode featuring F3, we highlight several topics including the group's mission, how they serve our community through fellowship and fitness,  their hopes and wishes for the coming years, and much more! To learn more about F3 Gastonia, to join,  or to follow them on social media, click the links below:   Website:...

Episode 12 featuring Dr. Rodney Freeman and Cathy Young from Bountiful Blessings! Known as the Chick-Fil-A of food pantries, we highlight several topics including the history of how the organization came to be, their mission in serving our community,  their hopes and wishes for the coming years, and much more! To learn more about the Bountiful Blessings, to get involved,  or to follow them on soci...

Episode 11 featuring Kay Peninger (Executive Director) of Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County! In this episode we highlight several topics including the mission of Habitat for Humanity, how their initiatives serve the community, their hopes for the coming years, and much more! To learn more about the YMCA, to get involved,  or to follow them on social media, click the links below: Website: https...

Episode 10 featuring Sharon Padgett (CEO) from the Gaston County Family YMCA! In this episode we highlight several topics including the mission of the YMCA, how their programs help local children and families grow and develop healthy habits, their hopes for the coming years, and much more! To learn more about the YMCA, to get involved,  or to follow them on social media, click the links below: Web...

Episode 8 featuring Patrick Mumford (President & CEO) & Steve D'Avria (Chief Operating Officer) from Gaston Business Association. In this episode we highlight several topics including the purpose of this organization, how they help local businesses as well as the growth and development of the county, their hopes for the coming years, and much more!  **There is also a special, never do...

Episode 8 featuring Susanna Kavanaugh (Executive Director) from Least of These Carolinas. In this episode we highlight several topics including the purpose of this nonprofit organization, their current and future missions for the children and foster families they serve, their hopes for the coming years, and much more! To learn more about Least of These Carolinas, to get involved,  or to follow the...

Episode 7 featuring Anna Furr (Executive Vice President and CFO) and Chad Melvin (CEO) In this episode we highlight a variety of topics from the mission of the club, their current and past initiatives for the children and families they serve within the Gaston County area, what they want the organization to look like in the future, and much more! To learn more about the Boys and Girls Club of Great...

Episode 6 featuring Renee Anthony  (Executive Director) from the Heart Society of Gaston County. In this episode we highlight a variety of topics from the mission of the organization, their current and past initiatives for the families suffering with heart disease, how they contribute to the life and health of our community, and much more! To learn more about The Heart Society of Gaston County, to...

Episode 5 featuring Dallas Butler (Executive Director) from the BackPack Weekend Food Program. In this episode we highlight a variety of topics from the mission of the overall program, their current and past initiatives for the children and families they serve, how they contribute to the life and health of our community, and much more! To learn more about the BackPack Weekend Food Program, to get...

Episode 4 featuring Amy Spencer (Executive Director) from the Gaston County Education Foundation! In this episode we highlight a variety of topics from the mission of the foundation, their current and past initiatives for the community and our school system, how they contribute to the well-being of the Gaston County area, and much more! To learn more about Gaston County Education Foundation, to ge...

Episode 3 featuring Brent Messer (current President) and Vincent Cherry (past President) of The Rotary Club of Gastonia. In this episode we highlight a variety of topics from the mission of The Rotary Club, their current and past initiatives for the community, how they contribute to the well-being of the Gaston County area, and much more! To learn more about The Rotary Club of Gastonia, to get inv...

Episode 2 featuring Ernest Sumner (President) and Elizabeth Patton (Donor Development Officer) of The Gaston Community Foundation. In episode 2 of Gaston's Great, we sit down with Ernest and Elizabeth to highlight a variety of topics from the mission of the Gaston Community Foundation, current and past initiatives, projects, how they contribute to the community, and much more! To learn more a...

Episode 1 featuring Leigh Spach  (Campaign & Donor Relations Manager) and Linda Slade (President) of The United Way of Gaston County. In this episode we highlight a variety of topics from the mission of United Way, current and past initiatives, how the United Way contributes to the community, and much more! To learn more about The United Way of Gaston County, or to follow them on social media,...

Our mission is to give our audience an opportunity to hear about all the positive things happening in and around Gaston County!  Each 20 to 30 minute episode will highlight an event, organization, or individual(s) making a difference in our community. Recorded and produced right here in Gaston County, we are excited to show you exactly why Gaston's Great! 🔊 Thank you for listening to Gaston&...