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GiGi Prep Career Development Program Launches in Annapolis
According to research, adults with Down syndrome have an unemployment rate that vastly exceeds the national average. Only 3% of adults with Down syndrome are employed full time, and only 57% have paid employment (1). At GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis, we want to provide the kinds of job skills training that will help our participants successfully…
Read MoreGiGi’s 2nd Annual Golf Outing a TEErific Success!
Thank You For A TEErific 2nd Annual Golf Outing! We are filled with gratitude and great memories from a wonderful day well spent. With your help, we were able to raise nearly $39,000 to support FREE purposeful programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis! Programs that build confidence & skills! We hope you will join us for…
Read MoreVolunteer 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 effort to GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis…
Read MoreAthlete 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 before. As part of its…
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: 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?).”…
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