Posts Tagged ‘community’
Gratitude Committee: A Lesson in Giving Thanks
In July and August of 2021 GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough was lucky to have two student interns from Columbia University. Emily and Samantha are both working towards their master’s degree in occupational therapy, and they were determined to work with as many age groups as possible. One task suggested was to help implement a Gratitude Committee,…
Read MoreWhy I MOVE for Acceptance
It’s no secret that I love being an advocate for the Down syndrome community. So when an event like the GiGiFit Acceptance Challenge comes along, I give it 110% of myself, both personally and professionally. I am not moving for acceptance just because I work for GiGi’s Playhouse. I move for my niece Zhara, I…
Read MoreThank You for Your Support!
These are unsure times for everyone. It seems as if the whole world is on hold during the pandemic. In the midst of all the change, we at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough have been fortunate to see that some things remain constant: good people continue to do good, and our surrounding community is overflowing with individuals…
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