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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Ariel Siros
Ariel Siros serves as the Assistant Banking Center Manager at B1 Bank. On Tuesdays, she dedicates her time to supporting two signature programs, Fantastic Friends and Gratitude Committee. Her commitment continues on Wednesdays when she volunteers at GiGi’s Kitchen. Ariel’s journey of volunteerism began at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston during the summer. Her dedication has introduced…
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Community Partners: Garvin Exteriors
Garvin Exteriors, a leading roofing company serving Cypress, Texas, and the Houston area, is proud to announce its partnership with GiGi’s Playhouse Houston, an organization dedicated to changing the way the world views Down syndrome and promoting acceptance for all. At Garvin Exteriors, we recognize the vital importance of supporting organizations like GiGi’s Playhouse Houston , which…
Read MoreBest of All Bobby Verdiguel
Bobby Verdiguel has been an incredible presence at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston for over a year, actively engaging in an array of exciting programs like Fantastic Friends, GiGiFit, GiGiKitchen Adult, and the invigorating world of yoga and dance. Witnessing his transformation has been nothing short of remarkable, as he has blossomed into an exceptionally confident individual,…
Read MoreDemystifying Becoming a Literacy Tutor
WE NEED YOU!! Our Summer 2023 tutoring session will kick off in July and we are expecting a high number of applications from our families. Our tutor applications for the Summer 2023 session are OPEN until June 21st! The Summer session runs from July 3rd – August 11th. Tutors and students meet the same day…
Read MoreVOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Aaron Jones
Aaron Jones is a senior at University of Houston, and is graduating this May with a degree in public health and a minor in education. Aaron started as an intern at GiGi’s for his university program this spring semester, and is leading the Destination Discovery program every week on Saturdays! One thing that makes Aaron’s…
Read MoreVOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Lucia Watler
What about the mission of GiGi’s Playhouse appeals to you, personally?A place that is striving to create global acceptance for all is something that I can really get behind because no person should ever be treated different for who they are or what they look like. What do you love about being at GiGi’s? What…
Read MoreA New Life
I never did picture my life changing drastically like it did in 2020. It was as if my life did a whole 360, without me even knowing it. I never pictured being the legal guardian of my little sister Sandy Villarreal, who has Down syndrome. I thought my mom would still be with us for a couple of more…
Read MoreAppreciative of Our Passionate Volunteers
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, we are always appreciative of our volunteers; however, this month it is fitting to send out a BIG shout out to ALL our fabulous, passionate, and dedicated volunteers! Without our volunteers, we would not have the purposeful programs for our participants to attend at our Playhouse! Our volunteers…
Read MoreGardening with Fantastic Friends
Getting a Little Dirty Spring is the perfect time to get outside and get a little dirty. That is exactly what a few of our Fantastic Friends volunteers and participants did. They took an outing to a local garden center, purchased plants (in everyone’s favorite colors of course), soil, and a pot. Then they ventured…
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