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Matt is an Inspiration!!!
Why does Matt love going to GiGi’s? A couple years ago he participated in GiGi Prep. This program worked on life skills, math, reading etc. It also concentrated on healthy…
Read MoreOur Adults Can Cook!!!
We hosted our first adult cooking club (ages 18+) in our new location in November of 2018. It has evolved to be so much more and has such a special…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Tracey Vicario
Hi! My name is Tracey Vicario and I am one of the leaders of the Fantastic Friends program here at GiGi’s Playhouse Tinley Park! I have been a part of…
Read MoreWhat is Playhouse Pals?
Playhouse Pals is for children from 3 through 6 years of age with a parent/guardian. Participants will interact with, prepare and try healthy snack items, having fun while learning the…
Read MoreMeet Our EPIC Leader Tracey!
“My name is Tracey Ardizzone-Droesch. I started volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse in 2018, after my daughter, Catherine, went to a Teen-Tastic program with her key club at her high school. …
Read MoreThe Power of the Word “Yet”
Learning about all the different milestones a child needs to hit and at what age they should meet these milestones is eye-opening, exciting, and terrifying all at once. We have…
Read MoreMeet One of Our LMNOP Leaders…Amara!
Volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse has been nothing short of fulfilling. I was searching for opportunities to volunteer in the area, and came across GiGi’s online. I have worked with children…
Read More3 Questions with Volunteer Barb Luby
1) How are you connected to GiGi’s Playhouse? In September 2012, I was contemplating retirement (in June 2013) from a long career teaching Special Education students. I wasn’t sure what…
Read MoreWhat Will YOU Move For?
We MOVE because we believe that Keith’s future is bright and full of potential. We know that with the support of family, friends and GiGi’s Playhouse, Keith will have a…
Read MoreAre You Ready to MOVE???
We started going to GiGi’s when our baby was a year old. For the whole year prior our nurse kept reminding us that GiGi’s was there and that we should…
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