Archive for July 2024
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Sharon Pohl and Kristie Chisholm
We are thrilled to shine the spotlight on Sharon Pohl and Kristie Chisholm, our dedicated GiGiFIT Program Leads! Sharon and Kristie bring immense passion and expertise to the GiGiFIT programs, which are designed to address common challenges faced by individuals with Down syndrome, such as hypotonia, excessive joint laxity, and decreased balance. Every GiGiFIT program…
Read MoreGiGi’s Butterfly Cafe Coffee Bar
Our first GiGi’s Butterfly Cafe Coffee Bar event was a tremendous success! We couldn’t have done it without the incredible efforts of our dedicated team. A sincere thank you goes out to our fantastic baristas: Olivia, Elizabeth, and Liam, who served our guests with smiles and skill. We also want to express our gratitude to…
Read MoreBest Of All: Meet Miryana
Miryana Aimee Sanchez participated in and graduated from the GiGi University programs in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. Throughout her time at GiGi University, Miryana benefited greatly from the social skills group and the Money Math 1:1 tutoring sessions. She also honed her food preparation skills during the GiGi Kitchen program and developed customer service…
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