Participant Spotlight – Monica!
Monica has been participating in our adult programs since we opened in 2016. She has quickly become a great friend to all, as well as a wonderful example to everyone during her GiGiFIT Adult program. Monica even participates in our GiGi's at Home GiGi's Kitchen program weekly. We love and...
Volunteer of the Month – Ericka!
We are thrilled to have Ericka as part of our team! She joined our GiGi’s family back in 2020 and has been impacting lives ever since! She originally signed up as a Project Pulse Assist and has added Literacy and Math Tutor under her belt, having tutored for the fall...
We Are Family
If you’ve been around a while, you might recall a disco song from the late ‘70’s by Sister Sledge called “We Are Family.” Four sisters sang this chorus that rose to the top of music industry charts: We are family I got all my sisters with me We are...
Brew Ha Ha Reflection
"Hands down, this was one of the most incredible nights of my life. GiGi’s Playhouse is not just an organization, it’s a movement. It’s a family. Tonight, Dan and I were surrounded by people who genuinely poured out their heart and soul into babies, kids, teens, and adults who are...
Music Makers Spotlight!
Our amazing Music Makers Lead, Ms. Erin, shares with us more about this special program and how she became involved! Thank you, Erin, for sharing and for giving of your time, energy and expertise to all of our school agers here at GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland! Outside of GiGi's, I am...
We Get to Do This!
Recently my husband and I spent the entire day in Lakewood with Caden. Such a rare occasion to get our grandson all day to ourselves. We were excited and ready for some fun! Caden is a blonde-haired, hazel-eyed very active going-on-five-year-old joy of a boy. He loves music, monster...
Diamonds in the Sky
Roan exudes a magical quality that attracts beauty around him in all he does. If lucky enough to join alongside Roan in life like I am, you will quickly witness this very superpower I speak of. Day after day… year after year… people show up alongside Roan as the best...
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds!
Physical fitness is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for anybody, but it's especially beneficial for our friends with Down syndrome. A regular exercise program helps strengthen your bones and muscles...but it also helps improve brain function, mood, and reduces the risk of certain diseases. People with Down syndrome...
Hooray! It’s Recreation Therapy Month!
Hi, I’m Erin! You’ve probably seen me around the Playhouse and I wanted to introduce myself. I am a graduate of University of Toledo and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. For our Playhouse, I am the Fitness Coordinator, Youth Board Facilitator, currently lead the Fantastic Friends program, and tutor our...
Tony’s Best of All!
Here at GiGi's Playhouse, we love celebrating our Best of All! We are always looking to improve ourselves each and every day. Check this Best of All moment out! Tony’s tutor, Mary, shares, “Tony and I meet every Tuesday where he demonstrates readiness to work, with help from his smart...
Volunteer Spotlight – Sydney
We want to welcome our new Leaps & Bounds Lead, Sydney, to our team! We are so excited for her energy and ideas as she leads our 3-5 year olds and helps them prepare for school! Read on to learn more about her! What made you decide to begin...
Volunteer Spotlight – Emily
Emily joined us in October of 2019 and quickly committed to our volunteer team as the GiGiFIT Adult Assist. After the pandemic hit and we planned to reopen our doors for in-person tutoring, Emily stepped up to the plate and volunteered her time as a literacy tutor. We are incredibly...