Posts by Caitlyn Novakovic
Where Awareness Takes Flight: A Special World Down Syndrome Day Celebration!
We want to highlight a truly special World Down Syndrome Day celebration that brought joy, awareness, and unforgettable moments to one of the busiest places in the world! A group of our talented GiGi’s Playhouse dancers had the incredible opportunity to showcase their skills at O’Hare Airport in partnership with United Airlines. As part of…
Read MoreCelebrating Our Volunteers! National Volunteer Week 2026!
At GiGi’s Playhouse, we are able to offer all of our purposeful programs completely FREE thanks in large part to the dedicated volunteers who give their time, energy, and expertise day in and day out. Quite simply, the impact we make would not be possible without them. On any given day at the Playhouse, you…
Read MoreGiGi Professionals In The Community
This past week, Hugs & Mugs had the incredible opportunity to attend an inclusive craft fair at District 214. It was a day filled with connection, creativity, and community. We were proud to set up our booth and showcase a variety of merchandise from our store. From handmade items to customer favorites, it was exciting to share what we’ve been working on…
Read MoreBest Of All: Malti’s Story
At GiGi’s Playhouse, every milestone matters—and today, we are thrilled to celebrate a very special one. In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, we’re recognizing Malti, who is celebrating his one-year anniversary as a participant at the Playhouse! Like so many of our participants, his journey is a powerful reminder of what can happen when…
Read MoreVolunteer Highlight: Debbie-A Decade of Dedication!
At GiGi’s Playhouse, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do. Their time, energy, and compassion help create the welcoming community our families know and love. Today, we are thrilled to spotlight one of our longest-serving and most dedicated volunteers — Debbie! Debbie has been a part of the GiGi’s Playhouse family for more…
Read MoreBest Of All Moment: Karen & Robbie
Math Is Everywhere: A Best of All Moment with Karen & Robbie At GiGi’s Playhouse, Best of All moments are the little victories that show big growth—and for math tutor Karen and participant Robbie, those moments have been adding up since 2017. Karen began tutoring Robbie with a simple, practical goal: make math meaningful. They…
Read MoreGiGi’s In The Community: Vatan Progressive Indian Kitchen
On Wednesday, January 7th, GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates was honored to be invited to Vatan Progressive Indian Kitchen in St. Charles by their incredible manager, Maulik. Our participants were given a truly unforgettable experience, starting with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the restaurant’s culinary kitchen. During the tour, the chef provided a detailed explanation of…
Read MoreFarzin’s Blog: Marketing Internship Wrap-Up!
Hi everyone, my name is Farzin. I am a marketing intern at the National Office of GiGi’s Playhouse. My goal with this internship is to learn more about photography. I am passionate about the nature of taking pictures. I would love to become a great photographer someday. I feel like I can reach my goal and succeed. I work…
Read MoreGiGi’s Ambassadors Shine At Annual Leadership Conference!
From Left to Right: Farzin, David, Jessica, Daniel, Patrick, Brad Connecting Across The Network This year’s GiGi’s Playhouse Annual Leadership Conference was nothing short of inspiring—and our incredible professionals and ambassadors took center stage! Representing our Playhouse with pride, passion, and purpose, they joined ambassadors and leaders from Playhouses across the entire network for several…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Pam & Shelly!
This week we want to highlight and celebrate two of our amazing volunteers: Pam and Shelly! Pam and Shelly lead our GiGiFIT adult class on Tuesday afternoons, and you can always tell they are here when you hear the excited cheers and laughter from our participants coming from the gym. A little about Pam: Pam…
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