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Posts by Mandy Drakeford

GiGi’s Genesis Health Bar Expands Career Training with Food Truck Fridays

By Mandy Drakeford | July 23, 2021 | 0

From our GiGi’s at Home virtual programs to our new partnership with All-American Stores, GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne has found several silver linings throughout the past year and a half.…

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Fall 2021 Programs: Volunteers Needed!

By Mandy Drakeford | July 23, 2021 | 0

GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne is 99% volunteer-run, which means more than 200 volunteers assist us with a variety of roles throughout the year. As we gear up for our Fall…

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GiGi’s Genesis Health Bar Expands Career Training Opportunities in partnership with All-American Stores and the Community

By Mandy Drakeford | May 6, 2021 | 0

New partnership provides meaningful work experiences for adults with Down syndrome Fort Wayne, IN (May 6, 2021) – GiGi’s Genesis Health Bar and All-American Stores today announced a new partnership…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Isabella Witulsk

By Mandy Drakeford | April 29, 2021 | 0

GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne is 99 percent volunteer-led. Each year, we host multiple high school and college students for internships in our Playhouse. Read more about our incredible interns and…

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Volunteer Spotlight: GiGi’s Playhouse Prepares High School Senior for Future Career

By Mandy Drakeford | March 10, 2021 | 0

GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne is 99 percent volunteer-led. Each year, we host multiple high school and college students for internships in our Playhouse. Read more about our incredible interns and…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Manchester Student Pursues Passion at GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne

By Mandy Drakeford | March 10, 2021 | 0

GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne is 99 percent volunteer-led. Each year, we host multiple high school and college students for internships in our Playhouse. Read more about our incredible interns and…

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More Than Meeting Minutes: Board Secretary Shares Her Passion for GiGi’s Playhouse

By Mandy Drakeford | January 25, 2021 | 0

Each month we’re featuring a guest blog post from one of our board members and volunteers! This January, Lorri Meyer, Board Secretary, shares more about her experience with GiGi’s Playhouse…

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GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne Celebrates Four New GiGi U Graduates

By Mandy Drakeford | December 22, 2020 | 0

Last week, four students graduated from GiGi U at GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne. In this guest post, our program manager, Lauren Clark, reflects on their time in GiGi u. Let…

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GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne Awarded the Gilmore Inclusive Arts Grant

By Mandy Drakeford | December 21, 2020 | 0

Grant from the AWS Foundation will help launch a new music program for individuals with disabilities AWS Foundation has awarded the Gilmore Inclusive Arts Grant to GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne…

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Christmas Cookie Decorating & Virtual Santa

By Mandy Drakeford | November 24, 2020 | 0

This holiday season, GiGi’s Playhouse will host socially-distanced Christmas Cookie decorating and virtual Santa visits on Saturday, Dec. 12th. To participate in the Christmas Cookie decorating virtually, register for a…

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