Kara Bond, of Canton, Ohio, always dreamed of having a mushroom farm. “It was something that I always kidded about … ‘I don’t want a desk job; I’m gonna be a mushroom farmer,’” Bond said. She worked desk jobs for a long time. But when she was laid off in November 2019, she found herself with extra time on her hands.

The Rotary Club of Canton has agreed to provide volunteers for the Stark County Community Action Organization's "Grab, Go & Grow Baby Shower" on June 3rd at the William Hunter Center. Folks from the community can come that day to pick up needed baby supplies, as well as participate in family activities.

Chair Sue Marzano and Co-Chairs Emily Callan and Kara Bond are looking for volunteers to help out that day between 10 AM and 4 PM; Sue, Emily and Kara have set up shifts in case any of us are unable to stay the entire time.

You, your friends, family and others are invited to join us to help out.

Marissa Trubatch, HUB Coordinator for Stark Community Action, explains how we Rotarians will help:

"Here are some of the activities/roles we will need help with:

• Registration table- having people fill out our form and distributing food/raffle tickets
• A popcorn machine which will need attended and distributed
• A tent for mom and child to create bird feeders (passing out paint, giving them a prepared bag of bird seed when completed)
• A tent for dad and child to build a small Lego set where they can receive a prize if completed
• Help with our raffles
• General support for community members if they have questions or need pointed in a certain direction (bathrooms, food, etc.)

The morning of the baby shower, I will be doing a volunteer brief at 10 AM where I will review everything onsite and answer any questions. There will also be a private room indoors for our volunteers! We will have food and water in the room for you all, so it is separate from the public! 😊"

Please contact Sue Marzano, Emily Callan, or Kara Bond if you can help. THANKS!