MOD Pizza: “Not a Pizza Place, a PEOPLE Place!”
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month… what better way to celebrate inclusivity than to highlight Carmen, a loyal and hardworking employee at MOD Pizza. We would like to call it Down Syndrome Achievement Month for Carmen’s many talents she shares with others including ventriloquism,...
Volunteer Spotlight: Ginger – Building Participants’ Toolkits for Success
Shining the Volunteer Spotlight on Ginger Houston-Ludlam! Ginger is a woman on a mission! She is an energizer bunny, full of creative ideas, a jack of all trades and someone who loves to make dreams come to life. When asked why she gives so much of her heart, talent and...
Athlete Causes 2021: Dejah Mulipola Goes to Bat For GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis
We’re excited to be teaming up with Dejah Mulipola, Athletes Unlimited and Give Lively as a non-profit beneficiary partner of Athlete Causes! Athletes Unlimited has created a new model of professional sports where athletes are the owners, individual players are the champions of team sports and fans are engaged like never...
Volunteer Spotlight: Kamarri – “Intuitive & Kind Spirit”
Having fun playing a TeenTastic statue game! 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...
Professional LAX Athlete Kathy Rudkin is Passionate On and Off The Field
Cousin AJ visits GiGi's Annapolis! 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...
School 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...
2021-2022 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....
AcceptDance Celebration for GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge
Dancing with Fairy Wings! 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...
Volunteer 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...
GiGiFIT 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...
Volunteer 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...
Volunteer 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...