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Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Decker
This month we’re sending a heartfelt shout out to a wonderful man who works faithfully behind the scenes at GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit. Jim Decker is the grandfather of one of…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Demetris Stewart!
Demetris is a phenomenal woman with many talents and interests! In the summer of 2021, she began volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit, and has been the inspiring and enthusiastic leader…
Read MoreProgram Spotlight: Art Explosion
Art is all around us, …even if we’re not always aware of it. From observing a painting in a museum or street art in the community, to funky…
Read MoreWhat’s in a Name? A Mother’s Story of Hope
Guest post by Shannon Blaeske Twelve years ago, the only thing keeping me from succumbing to fear was hope. Enter: Fiona Hope. Her first name was decided before we knew…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Rachel Eckert
Interview by Aria Kim Allow us to introduce you to our fabulous volunteer, Rachel Eckert! Rachel has been a blessing to the GiGi’s Playhouse community as the leader of our…
Read MoreProgram Spotlight: Friends, Fun & Fitness
Friends, Fun, and Fitness is a group program for teens and adults, led by Rachel Eckert. Rachel does a fantastic job motivating participants to increase their physical activity levels and…
Read MoreSpotlight on Luke Tyrrell, a Bright and Talented Freshman at Calvin University
Guest Post by Yamna Bukhari We are excited to share that GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit’s very own Luke Tyrrell began his journey in tertiary education this 2022-23 academic year! Luke is…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Sue Rokosz
Sue Rokosz has volunteered as a Math Tutor for GiGi’s Detroit since June of 2021. After a 39-year career with Ford Motor Company, Sue retired from the position of Senior…
Read MoreProgram Spotlight: LMNOP
LMNOP = Language, Music, ‘N’ Our Peeps! All babies know how to communicate; cry if you want something, continue to cry until someone figures it out. As they get a…
Read MoreAlong for the Journey: Having a Sister with Down Syndrome
Guest post by Aria Kim My youngest sister Elena (13) has Down syndrome. In many ways, Elena is the best thing that has ever happened to my family. There are…
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