Inspirational Stories
Inspiring Generosity
At GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta, we witness countless acts of kindness and community spirit, but some stories stand out for their sheer encouraging impact. Today, we want to share the inspiring tale of young Zachary, a dedicated participant at GiGi’s Playhouse who recently had a Best of All moment that touched all our hearts.
Read MoreThe Ripple Effect in Full Force: A Tale of Community and Compassion
On April 12, we witnessed a beautiful example of the GiGi’s Playhouse ripple effect in action! It all started with a simple connection and blossomed into an extraordinary display of generosity and teamwork, underscoring the power of community spirit.
Read MoreEmbracing Inclusivity: A Heartwarming Day at GiGi’s Atlanta
In a world that often seems divided, where language barriers can create feelings of isolation, there are places that shine as beacons of unity and acceptance. GiGi’s Atlanta strives to be such a place, and today, a new family walked through ours doors, seeking not just a program but a community. Kiko recently moved his…
Read MoreA Day with McAlister’s
Sometimes we experience a day that leaves us smiling for days! On October 19, we got to share such a day with the McAlister’s crew at Focus Brands. Our EPIC adult group received red carpet treatment from the very start! We entered the “Bakingham Palace” test kitchens and not only got a tour of what…
Read MoreBeazer Charity Foundation Lends a Hand
On Friday, September 30, we were bestowed multiple gifts from the Beazer Charity Foundation. With their fiscal year wrapping up, they were anxious to find a recipient for their grant. Lucky for us, the secretary of the foundation, Michael Dunn, is a GiGi’s dad and immediately recommended our Playhouse. They quickly jumped into action, not…
Read More2022 SKate Award Winners
Our 2022 Gala was a great success! In addition to the most money we’ve raised so far, our SKate Award winners were hands down the most inspirational! Nic Taylor & Elana Meyers Taylor have been champions of bobsledding and champions of GiGi’s Playhouse. They travel and compete internationally, always giving recognition to GiGi’s and the…
Read MoreGiGi’s Gives Back
As a non-profit organization, GiGi’s Playhouse spends a lot of time fundraising and asking for donations and volunteers. It is a privilege to have opportunities to give back to the community when we can. We were lucky enough to have not one but two such opportunities this summer! In July, our Teen Tastic group took…
Read MoreFeel Good Friday!
It’s Friday before a long, holiday weekend that kicks off summer vacation and we are in the mood to spread some love! This is Elise. She has been a volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta since 2020! Recently, Elise has had to leave her wonderful GiGi’s Family, relocating to Pennsylvania to pursue furthering her education at…
Read MoreGiGi’s Atlanta Welcomes the Clark Family in this week’s GiGiFIT Team Spotlight!
It’s always exciting to welcome new families to the Playhouse but it’s especially moving when a family jumps in with both feet! We highlighted the Woodard/Pringle family last month at our Launch Party and now we get to introduce you to the Clark family! Both of these incredible families heard about GiGi’s Playhouse and immediately…
Read MoreGiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Team Spotlight
Wow, teams!! You have all stepped up! We are so impressed with the impact you have already made with your teams and sharing your reasons why GiGi’s Playhouse is important to you! We have two teams to spotlight this week, check out their stories: Last week we had a superstar team bring in the most…
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