Posts by mvance
CDC Updates: January 2022
As things continue to be everchanging, we wanted to share the latest updates from the CDC so we can keep each other and our participants safe. Please make sure all…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Sam
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m a mom to an amazing little girl. I have worked in nonprofit focusing on deaf services for almost ten years. We want…
Read More2021 Gift Giving Guide
The holidays can be stressful, but we’re here to help! Below are some gift-giving ideas for your friends and loved ones. Lock Laces Get your No-Tie Shoelaces Today! We are…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Maddie
Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am currently attending the University of Toledo majoring in recreational therapy. I will be furthering my education in occupational therapy in the…
Read MoreBest of All: Matt
Claire, our Destination Discovery Program Leader, was so proud recently that she reach out to our Site Manager after the last session to share how proud she was of our…
Read MoreLeadership, Learning, and “The Lucky Few”
Earlier this month we closed the Playhouse doors to the public for one week, and one week only in order to learn new and innovative ways to best support our…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Jeff
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a Professional Family Entertainer and I love interacting with people. How did you learn about GiGi’s and what do you…
Read MoreDear Medical Professionals
In my opinion, I was lucky that we had a birth diagnosis. If you ask Tim he would disagree – he would have rather known ahead of time. But in…
Read MoreDefining Down Syndrome
“Down Syndrome – It means different things to different people. For me, the meaning has evolved over the years as we’ve journeyed through life with Maylee, my 12-year-old daughter. When…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Jessi
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am the mom of 3 kids, Blaiden (9) Adilene (7) who has Down syndrome, and Kallie (4). I am married to Fred. I am from Colorado but…
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