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Fall 2023 Newsletter Highlights
We’re excited to share some awesome highlights with you from our End of Year Fall 2023 Newsletter. Take a look and let us know what you think! Celebrating Ten Years in NaSHville! Nashville GiGi’s celebrated our 10th birthday on November 2nd while our staff was in Chicago attending the GiGi’s National Conference. When they got back, we had a…
Read MoreA Record Breaking Gala
We’re thrilled to share the highlights from our 10th Anniversary “I have a Voice” Gala and Auction presented by The Brett Boyer Foundation. With 270 people in attendance at City Winery, the energy in the room was electric as we celebrated our mission to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families in Middle Tennessee.…
Read MoreJoin us in Saying Farewell…But Not Goodbye!
Dear GiGi’s Nashville family: It is with both deep gratitude and sadness that we announce that our friend and Executive Director, Carter Abel, has made the decision to step down from his staff role at GiGi’s at the end of October.We, as a board, want to thank Carter for the three plus years he…
Read MoreA Familiar Face Around the Playhouse: Carolanna Hirt, Programs Coordinator
You may have noticed a not-so-new face hanging out around the playhouse during programs. We are so excited to announce that Carolanna has joined our team as our new Program Coordinator! Carolanna has been a consistent volunteer for years here at the playhouse and has already stepped into her new role seamlessly. Carolanna grew up…
Read MoreFall 2022 Registration is Now Open!
Registration for Fall 2022 Tutoring and Group Programs in Brentwood and Gallatin is Now Open! Registration for our FREE therapeutic and educational programming in Brentwood and Gallatin this fall is open! We’d love to have you join us as a participant or volunteer, and further information on exact offerings and dates is listed below. One-on-One Educational…
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 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 MoreFall 2020 Program Information and Registration
Registration for Fall 2020 Programming is now open! At GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville, we make a lifetime commitment to support individuals with Down syndrome of ALL ages and help them achieve their Best of All by working diligently to offer a purposeful progression of high-quality therapeutic-based, educational, career development, and family connections programming. We provide visual supports, individualized tools, and family education…
Read MoreNew Program Coming This Fall! SPOT ON Story Time!
We are so excited to announce a new specialty program coming to GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville this fall! SPOT ON Story Time (recommended ages: 12 months-5 years) is an interactive and engaging program for young children with Down syndrome and their parents/caregivers. This program will be led by a Speech Therapist and an Occupational Therapist who will…
Read MoreMeet our 2020-2021 GiGi’s Ambassadors!
Our Ambassador program is designed to amplify the voices of adults with Down syndrome in our community, providing them opportunities to practice communication skills and self-advocate for themselves and the GiGi’s community. We are thrilled to introduce you to our new GiGi’s Ambassadors for 2020-2021: Ben Summers and Caroline Walker! Ben Summers Ben is 23…
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