COVID-19 Update: March 2022
In light of the dramatic drop in COVID-19 cases nationwide and the drop in the Omicron surge, GiGi’s Playhouse is updating its COVID protocols. As a community, we continue to be committed to minimizing the spread of illness for our Playhouse community and beyond, and support the needs of our...
Best of All: Alex
Alex started coming to Fantastic Friends in January and was excited to be back at the Playhouse for the first time since 2020. Alex was wanting to play independently and did not want to join the group at first, throwing the football with one of our program leaders in one room while...
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and WDSD
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month AND we're celebrating World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) on 3.21! We’ve compiled a list of some books that are great options to send to your child’s school about inclusion and acceptance: “You Matter” – Christian Robinson “Dreamers” – Yuyi Morales “Happy Right Now” –...
Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am from Alliance, Ohio and am the youngest of four. I am in a master’s program for occupational therapy at Walsh University. I love to sing and play piano and I enjoy spending time with my big, crazy, loud family. How did...
Playhouse Inspiration: Small Business, Big Heart
Liberty Green Quilt Shop, formerly known as JEllen's house of fabric, is an award-winning contemporary quilting boutique & “sewcial” lounge designed to tingle the heart and inspire your creative soul. Liberty Green Quilt Shop is owned and operated by Joyce Ely, parent and strong advocate for her adult daughter, Sarah,...
Volunteer Spotlight: Amy
Amy was instrumental in making our first-ever Snow Much Fun event a success! With her expertise and background in nonprofit fundraising, Amy was able to make our winter wonderland come to life. Amy was introduced to GiGi's Playhouse by her daughter, Serena, who is our current Literacy Coordinator. Amy came...
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 guests are checking in to the iPad AND completing the health screening questionnaire at the front of the Playhouse each...
Volunteer 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 to get to know you! What are some of your favorites? (food, color, season, activity, restaurant, place to shop, etc.)...
2021 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 happy to announce the partnership between GiGi’s Playhouse and Lock Laces! Purchase your laces today and 25% of your order...
Volunteer 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 Fall of 2022. My passion for volunteering and working with individuals with disabilities has come natural to me due to...
Best 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 friend Matt! She shared "Matt gave his best of all tonight putting his stickers on [his cactus pot] even though...
Leadership, 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 community. The 2021 GiGi’s National Leadership Conference was a tremendous success! We cannot wait to implement all we learned to...