Posts by judyco
Volunteer Spotlight: Kamarri – “Intuitive & Kind Spirit”
Today we are shining the GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis Volunteer Spotlight on Kamarri, a terrific GiGi’s volunteer. Finding out about GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis: As a junior in high school, students are required to complete a summer project that helps other people. Kamarri and his mom Marsha first looked for a food bank in the area, but…
Read MoreProfessional LAX Athlete Kathy Rudkin is Passionate On and Off The Field
By Doni Dondero Kathy has an energetic nine-year-old cousin with Down syndrome in California who is her “bright light” and inspiration for volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse, all the way across the country in Annapolis. Kathy and her student lacrosse players at the Severn School, where she is the Varsity head coach, led GiGi’s AcceptDance event…
Read MoreSchool of Rock House Band Rocks GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis
Written By: Sally Pfabe When businesses and organizations began to swing the doors wide open again this spring, the School of Rock Annapolis House Band, comprised of students ranging in age from 14 to 17, went back into action, rehearsing and preparing for community-based performances. During a volunteer tutoring session at GiGi’s Annapolis, one of…
Read More2021-2022 Youth Board Application
Are you a teen looking to get involved in GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis? The Youth Board has been an integral part of GiGi’s Playhouse assisting in raising awareness in their high schools and the community, fundraising, and participating in programs making friends of all ages. Youth Board applicant mixers on Sept. 13 & 15 at 7pm.…
Read MoreAcceptDance Celebration for GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge
What a great success! Thank you to the amazing community near and far for supporting GiGi’s Annapolis GiGiFIT AcceptDance celebration, as well as the global MOVEment for acceptance by taking the pledge, “I can and will accept you as you are!” It was a blast seeing everyone joyfully dancing and enjoying themselves to the Groove…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Blooming with Grace
Bloom with Grace Grace is an amazing high school student, who is passionate about being kind and growing her own food to live a healthy and sustainable life. Her philosophy is; “Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace!” What a remarkable teenager! An Interview with an Outstanding GiGi’s Volunteer Grace How did you learn…
Read MoreGiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge: The Secret is OUT! Are You In?
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Saturday, June 5th 10am-11:30am We live in a world that is often separated based on differences. GiGi’s Playhouse is on a mission to bring people together regardless of race, gender, diagnosis, sexual orientation, or religion. We want and need Global ACCEPTANCE for all people! Make your VOICE heard by joining AcceptDance, a GiGIFIT…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Marina “It’s All About Positivity & Kindness”
A little while ago, I found a link to GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis on my high school’s service website from the service coordinator. I had never heard of it, but I allowed curiosity to take the wheel. I clicked the link and it immediately displayed bright colors and smiling faces. From that moment, I wanted to…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Aleene “GiGi’s Changed My Life For The Better”
Aleene came to GiGi’s as a new resident of the Annapolis area. She wanted to give back to the community so she googled places to volunteer in this area. “Although I got many suggestions,” she says, “GiGi’s just called out to me. I think it was a God thing (am I allowed to say that?).”…
Read MoreThree Children with Down syndrome is the charm in the Holthouse family – Danny, Sammy, & Cammy call America “Home Sweet Home”!
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day 3-21-21 Each Wednesday morning GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis is alive with excitement waiting for the triple stroller to roll in, according to Site Coordinator Judy Co. Jean Holthouse and her three darling children Danny, Sammy, and Cammy, arrive to engage in the Amina Grace Speech Program. Jean shares that it…
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