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We Are Launching Leaps & Bounds!
We are so excited to announce that we are launching Leaps and Bounds! Join Miss Kayla and Miss Melinda on September 19th at 10:00 AM for our first session! This program will help promote social, emotional and gross motor development through a variety of activities, including interactive play, sharing, cooperative games and physical activity. Creativity…
Read MoreWe are OPEN!
We have officially REOPENED!!! To maintain the health and safety of everyone who enters the Playhouse, EVERYONE (staff, volunteers, participants, and parents) MUST RSVP. Spots are limited, so if you want to attend make sure you RSVP! Please visit our online calendar to RSVP for programs –https://gigisplayhouse.org/canton/calendar Please be aware of some new guidelines: ✅The…
Read MoreSpotlighting Stacy Jackson, our Vice President & Secretary
Stacy Jackson and her husband, Rick, were married in 2005 and have seven children, 6 boys and their youngest, a girl, who was born in July 2016 with Down syndrome. Their daughter, Maleah, has changed their perspective on life in so many ways that they are 100% on board with the concept of celebrating that extra chromosome. Stacy…
Read MoreYOUR Feet Are Making an Impact!
GiGi’s Playhouse Canton is a proud community because of our amazing donors, volunteers, and families. Through these things we are able to continuously provide free educational and therapeutic programs for individuals who need them. By walking, running, biking, marching, or even dancing, on Saturday, you are making a difference in this world. Your steps say,…
Read MoreSynchrony Finance Tour with Jody & PDN
We’re closing out Volunteer Appreciation Mmonth by spotlighting our volunteer, Jody. Back in February, Jody brought the Synchrony Finance, Senior Vice President and other members of the Canton PDN with her for a tour of the Playhouse. They decided to hold a book drive for us leading up to tour. We were absolutely thrilled that…
Read MoreOne-on-One Program Coordinator – Volunteer Spotlight
I’m Genny or as some like to call me DJ Genny B. I’m the one on one program coordinator and the sole member of the IT team. I am also a board member and on the outreach committee. I am a third grade teacher at The Golden Key School for Exceptional Children. While I don’t…
Read MorePresident Update
Hi GiGi’s families and friends! Like many organizations, GiGi’s Playhouse Canton has been so disappointed that we had to suspend our programming until it is safe for our families, participants, and volunteers. I know my girls cannot wait to get back into the Playhouse and see friends and participate again in the programs. The Canton…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Derick Schwedt!
Last night, we were supposed to be at the Playhouse for Friends, Fun & Fitness with Mr. Derick. Although we could not be together, we are so grateful for Derick and the time he gives at GiGi’s Playhouse Canton. See what he says about his experience as a volunteer: “For starters, my name is Derick…
Read MoreCoronavirus & Flu Safety
Dear GiGi’s Families, Volunteers and Friends: It is important that we do our part to keep our GiGi’s Families, Friends, and Volunteers as healthy as possible as we face the flu season and COVID-19 also know as the coronavirus. While the risk of getting COVID-19 in the United States remains low, the spread of the…
Read MoreHannah Giving Her Best of All
As we count down to World Down syndrome Day on 3/21, we want to celebrate by spotlighting our program participants and celebrating their Best of All stories! Meet Hannah, who participates in multiple programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Canton including, literacy tutoring, Teen Tastic and Friends, Fun & Fitness! Jody, Hannah’s tutor, noticed that Hannah gives…
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