Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Garton Family Charity Enriching Lives, and Connecting Communities in Northeast Ohio. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.gartoncharity.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.gartoncharity.org/) - Nominate TBD Register Now - [Everyday Hero](https://www.gartoncharity.org/everyday-hero/) - Shawn is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Muskingum University, where he has been a faculty member since 2019. Beyond his work in the classroom, Shawn is a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness. He launched Muskingum's chapter of Active Minds - a student-led organization focused on increasing mental health awareness and normalizing conversations - [Softball Tournament](https://www.gartoncharity.org/charityevents/) - Annual Christine Garton Memorial Softball Tournament - EVERY August Every August, Garton Family Charity holds its Annual Christine Garton Memorial Softball Tournament. The event is inspired by the Savannah Bananas, so it is very family-friendly and open to players of any-skill level. Each team participating plays to raise money for a different cause; past - [Donors](https://www.gartoncharity.org/donors/) - Donors Thank you for all your support! * Multi-Year Donor Gold ($500 Value or above) On the Spot Heating & Cooling LLC* Carrousel of Crafts* Nate Bargatze* ALDI USA Texas Roadhouse (Stow)* Silver ($100-$499) Akron Rubberducks* Cincinnati Reds* Cleveland Guardians* Duquesne Men’s Basketball* Gervasi Vineyard* Kings Island* Mountaineer Resort & Casino* Nick’s Kids Foundation - [Holiday Cheer](https://www.gartoncharity.org/holidaycheer/) - As of 2025, due to the volume of requests, Holiday Cheer is only accepting school-based referrals. Holiday Cheer Donations may include a gift card to a local grocery store to purchase a meal/groceries for the holidays. Gift card amount dependent upon size of the family. Gift donations will be dependent upon the number of nominations - [Event Sponsors](https://www.gartoncharity.org/event-sponsors/) - Thank you to our Event sponsors! • Sponsorship Deadline: 7/14/2026 Base Sponsor - $100 • Name included on a group field banner or sign • Name/logo added to GFC website • Pre & post event recognition on all social media Silver Slugger Sponsor - $250 Everything in Base Package, plus: • Personal recognition during - [Community Partners](https://www.gartoncharity.org/community-partners/) - Our Community Partners are the dedicated partners whose support helps turns our mission into reality Dolce at the Strand Wadsworth YMCA The Sugar Social Wadsworth Community Radio Stow Texas Roadhouse - [Community Partners Old](https://www.gartoncharity.org/communitypartnerold/) - Thank you to our community partners who have co-hosted events with us or sponsored teams to help raise money for those in need! Contact Us Now! Community Partners - [Our Impact](https://www.gartoncharity.org/ourimpact/) - Who We’ve Helped Since 2016, Garton Family Charity has raised over $68,500 to support non-profit organizations and service projects. Follow Us Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. - [Our Team](https://www.gartoncharity.org/our-team/) - Board Members Jessica Garton Board Member Treasurer Jessica grew up in Wooster and is a proud alumni of Ashland University. She has two Masters degrees in education and currently works as a Director of Special Education for ACCEL schools. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, watching her son play - [Holiday Cheer Signups](https://www.gartoncharity.org/holiday-cheer-signups/) - Welcome to the Holiday Cheer Program! We understand that seeking assistance can be challenging, and we hope to be able to offer support and bring some cheer this holiday season. To sign up, please click the link below. We ask that you include as much information as possible in the form. The more details we - [News](https://www.gartoncharity.org/news-2/) - The Christine Garton Memorial Softball Tournament has been a huge hit!! Our biggest Event yet! Find Out More We were thankful to have several teams participate in our event this year and want to highlight each of their contributions. Our final team is our Holiday Cheer team, who won this year's tournament championship. They - [Silent Auction Donors](https://www.gartoncharity.org/silentauctiondonors/) - Gold Star Donors Acres of Fun Akron Art Museum Akron Rubberducks Akron Zoo All Fired Up Akron Chicago Bears Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Guardians Cleveland Monsters COSI Crayola Experience, Easton, PA Dewey's Pizza Duquesne Dukes Men's Basketball Go Ape Zipline & Tree Top Adventures GV Artwork and Design Kendra Scott Kings Island Melt Bar & - [Contact Us](https://www.gartoncharity.org/contact-us/) - Get in Touch Questions? Comments? Want to be a partner with us? Contact us below! Simple Contact FormPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Paragraph TextSubmit - [Partners](https://www.gartoncharity.org/partners/) - Thank you to our community partners who have co-hosted events with us or sponsored teams to help raise money for those in need! - [Donate](https://www.gartoncharity.org/donate/) - How to Donate Contact Us We also accept cash and checks made out to Garton Family Charity EIN #82-5007108 - [About Us](https://www.gartoncharity.org/about-us/) - Our Mission Garton Family Charity was started in 2016 in an effort to enrich the lives of people in Northeast Ohio through financial assistance and service projects and to connect residents of Northeast Ohio to their surrounding communities and community members. Support Us Today Dedication To Our Community - [Documents](https://www.gartoncharity.org/documents/) - Meeting Minutes Social