Posts by Emma Fleet
Sumner County is Growing! Meet Hayley Maurer!
When we first starting thinking of offering programs out in Sumner County we had big dreams! We are fortunate enough to have a wonderful space at Northfield Church. Our incredible volunteers and families are always ready to go on Tuesdays evenings for GiGi’s programming. We knew we could offer more for our Sumner County families!…
Read MoreMeet our New Staff Member: Brittany Farr
We are so excited to welcome our new Program Coordinator, Brittany Farr, to GiGi’s Nashville! Brittany grew up in the Nashville community and became connected to GiGi’s through her best friend, who is a long-term volunteer. Brittany received a degree in child development and family science from Samford University. She then spent two years teaching…
Read MoreGloria and Cindy Knoch Volunteer of the Year Award Winner – Kaitlyn Russell
Each year, GiGi’s Nashville recognizes a volunteer who amplifies the voices of our participants and truly represents the mission of GiGi’s – to be accepting, generous, and kind. Kaitlyn Russell first started volunteering with GiGi’s Nashville back in 2016. By day Kaitlyn works as a legal assistant with Baker Donelson but at GiGi’s she is…
Read More2022 GiGi’s Playhouse Ambassadors
We are so excited to introduce our 2022 Ambassadors for GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville! Taylor Krieg and Destiny Weldon are the perfect examples of what GiGi’s stands for and we are thrilled to have them represent us this year! Taylor is 33 years and lives in Nashville, TN. Taylor loves coming to programs at GiGi’s and…
Read MoreCelebrating Black History Month with GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville
February 1 marked the start of Black History Month. Two of our participants, Hayden and Mackenzie, recreated a picture of Jamie Foxx and his sister DeOndra Dixon at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation Gala. Hayden’s mom says “It was an honor for Hayden and Kenzie to celebrate Black History Month by recreating two black icons:…
Read MoreMeet our Capstone Students Ella and Jensen
We are so excited to welcome Ella Baggett (pink sweater) and Jensen Anderson (striped grey sweater) to the playhouse this semester as they work on finishing up their OT doctoral program at Belmont University. They can’t wait to get started and meet all of our wonderful participants! Here’s a little more about them: “Hello friends,…
Read More2021 Community Achievement Award Winner
Each year GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville presents the Community Achievement Award to a partner in our community who has gone above and beyond for GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville. This past year we have had the honor and privilege to partner with NorthField Church of Gallatin to open a satellite GiGi’s Playhouse location in Sumner County. We were first…
Read MoreUpdated COVID-19 Safety Protocols to Protect Families and Volunteers
GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville continues to closely monitor the situation with COVID-19 in the counties we serve so we can best protect our friends with Down syndrome (and often other health vulnerabilities) who participate in our programs. Due to the increasing spread of the Delta variant and the strong recommendations of health professionals we trust, GiGi’s…
Read MoreParticipant Spotlight and Cover Girl: Destiny Weldon
Destiny originally got involved with GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville through the Girl Scout program years ago. Her and her family moved to Colorado in 2015 and upon their return to Nashville, her mom (Denise) reconnected with GiGi’s in hopes there was something for Destiny age group and there was! Denise writes “Destiny LOVES GiGi’s!!! Since returning…
Read MoreGloria and Cindy Knoch Volunteer Spirit Award Winner – Vicky McKinney
Every year at our annual “I Have A Voice” Gala and Auction we honor one special volunteer that has gone above and beyond for the playhouse with the Gloria and Cindy Knoch Volunteer Spirit Award. This year’s winner was Vicky McKinney! We are so thankful to have amazing people at our playhouse! Vicky McKinney first…
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