Posts by Sara Van Deurzen
Embracing Inclusion: GiGi’s and Stormonth’s Inspiring Partnership
In a world that often celebrates differences, fostering an inclusive environment is crucial. GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee has found an incredible ally in Stormonth Elementary School. Through their shared commitment to…
Read More4th grade Service Learning Project Collaboration!
Hi all – I was so moved last year when Mr. Story took on this fundraising challenge for fourth graders. Many of you know that Jacqueline and Harvey (my 4th…
Read MoreAs luck would have it – We found our place
Four years ago, while pregnant with Baz, Yusef and I went on a drive in search of lunch and a hiking trail. We stumbled upon a deli, and as luck…
Read MoreNATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
National Volunteer Week is the third week in April and we want to take the opportunity to THANK all of the volunteers who help to keep our organization running! Volunteers…
Read MoreNATIONAL ALL IS OURS DAY
Observed each year on April 8th, National All Is Ours Day takes us along three views of appreciation. Celebrate with us as we look at all three of the viewpoints.…
Read MoreWORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY 2023
As World Down Syndrome Day approaches, I have a confession to make. I have never really understood if we were supposed to celebrate Down syndrome or spread awareness. Officially, WDSD…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Molly
Molly has been an MVP over the last year! She co-lead our Leaps and Bounds Program at the Playhouse starting last winter/Spring and has also stepped up to lead GiGiFIT…
Read MoreBest of All: Caleb
Caleb joined the Playhouse to attend the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program this week and is already joining our other programming too! Caleb also attended Leaps and Bounds at…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Jordan
Jordan joined our volunteer team as a math tutor this fall and found great success with his student Jaxon (8). Jordan built a routine and their fun-filled math-exploring relationship soared.…
Read MoreParticipant Best of All: Luke
Luke has been making strides in his sight-word reading with his tutor Marissa over the past two sessions of 1:1 Literacy Tutoring. Marissa collaborated with our Program and Volunteer Coordinator…
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