Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Hannah

Hannah has been part of GiGi’s Playhouse Canton since our doors first opened, and in that time, she has truly become a jack of all trades! From participating in our GiGi’s Kitchen classes to supporting her love of movement in our GiGiFIT and dance programs, Hannah has done it all – she’s even participated in…

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September Volunteer Spotlight: Ethan Tonni

This month, our Volunteer Spotlight shines on someone whose leadership and heart have reached far beyond the walls of GiGi’s Playhouse Canton; Ethan Tonni. As our Youth Board Marketing Chair and the National GiGi’s Playhouse Youth Board President, Ethan is proof of the powerful impact young leaders can make when passion meets purpose. Ethan is…

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August Volunteer Spotlight: Christina Ziga-Budd & Genny Blair

This month, we’re excited to shine our Volunteer Spotlight on two outstanding leaders who have been part of GiGi’s Playhouse Canton since day one, Christina Ziga-Budd and Genny Blair. These two incredible women are not only dedicated board members but are also active leaders behind one of our fun and impactful fundraisers this year; Putts…

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Tylee’s Communication Breakthrough

When Tylee’s family relocated to the area from out of state, they were still getting acquainted with local resources and navigating what supports were available. That’s when they discovered GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, and we have enjoyed getting to know their family over the past year. This summer, Tylee participated in our Amina Grace Speech and…

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Hearts in the Kitchen: GiGi’s Adults & Kids Cooking Programs Celebrate the Fourth of July by Giving Back

At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, every dish we make is filled with purpose, laughter, and love. This July, our GiGi’s Kitchen Adult & Kids participants poured their hearts into something extra sweet; creating red, white, and blue chocolate-covered pretzels for our Fourth of July-themed volunteer appreciation gifts. The kitchen was buzzing with excitement as our adult…

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JJ’s Best of All: A Journey of Joy, Growth, and Team Spirit

Where it Started; Where We are Now At GiGi’s Playhouse, every milestone matters. We celebrate the little wins, the big breakthroughs, and everything in between. This May, we are thrilled to highlight one of our shining stars, JJ, as our Best of All. Since joining the Destination Discovery program in April 2024, JJ has made…

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Celebrating Paxton’s Best of All at GiGi’s Playhouse Canton!

At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, we believe that every achievement, big or small, deserves to be celebrated. Today, we are shining the spotlight on an incredible young superstar who fills our Playhouse with joy and inspiration – Paxton! Paxton is a vibrant and lovable two-year-old who never fails to brighten the day of everyone he meets.…

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Get to know Cameron!

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Hi everyone! I am grateful beyond words to be sharing this blog post with you all. I feel truly fortunate to be able to transfer what knowledge I have gained through my education and past experiences, along with all the new knowledge I will gain in my future from the Playhouse & all of your…

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Best of All: Olivia’s First Steps

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At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, every achievement, no matter how big or small, is celebrated with joy and pride; this is what we call Best of All. Today, we’re shining a light on a little superstar whose hard work and determination have inspired us all recently – Olivia! Olivia started attending Occupational Therapy (OT) sessions with…

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Meet Paige: A Dedicated Volunteer and GenG Youth Board Member

At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, we are privileged to have an incredible team of volunteers who bring enthusiasm, dedication, and compassion to everything they do. Today, we want to shine the spotlight on one remarkable individual who embodies the spirit of service and inclusion: Paige. Paige is more than just a volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse Canton;…

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