Posts by Mary Makulinski
Step into Harmony: Introducing Our Latest Music and Movement Program
Last month, we wrapped up an incredible session of our first Music and Movement program at GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland. We can’t help but reflect on the joy, growth, and connections…
Read MoreBest of All – Nikki
Nikki has been coming to GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland for many years and we have loved watching her grow and blossom into an amazing young woman. If there’s a program at…
Read MoreVolunteer of the Month – Nadia!
Nadia swiftly integrated into the heart of GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland as a dedicated volunteer. Immersing herself in our Games with Friends Adult and Fantastic Friends programs, she brought with her…
Read MoreVolunteer of the Month – Anya
Oftentimes, when our high school volunteers leave for college, we wish them the best of luck on their next chapter and let them know the Playhouse doors are always open.…
Read MoreBest of All – Sylvia
When you walk into the Playhouse and observe Games with Friends or Project Pulse, you might think Sylvia is a volunteer. She effortlessly builds connections and converses with those around…
Read MoreFinding Certainty Within the Chaos
Written by Kathleen Ferdico Mural The perils of parenting any child are daunting, but when you add the layer of an unexpected diagnosis the chaos can feel exponential. I remember…
Read MoreBest of All – Ana!
Ana walks into the Playhouse humming a Taylor Swift song and efficiently signs herself and her dad in on the iPad. Ana always has a twinkle in her eye and…
Read MoreVolunteer of the Month – Cameron!
Every Thursday Cam energetically enters the Playhouse. Always eager to help clean, greet new community members, and create relationships with everyone in the Playhouse. What we love about Cam is…
Read MoreCelebrate World Down Syndrome Day!
Each year, World Down Syndrome Day occurs on March 21st. This is purposefully done as the THIRD month on the TWENTY-FIRST day signifies the extra copy of the 21st chromosome…
Read MoreVolunteer of the Month – Emily!
Emily is rounding out her THIRD year volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland! Since starting in 2021, Emily has been an integral part of the success of Project Pulse. She volunteers…
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