Posts by Hannah Providenti
Participant Spotlight Part One: Louis Craco
We are excited to share a beautiful story written by one of our amazing community members, Louis! Louis is 12 years old and is a huge advocate for the Down syndrome community. Please enjoy the below essay written by Louis. Poppy and Louis Shopping So grocery shopping is important for our community and the environment.…
Read MoreMeet the Associate Board: Mallory Humphries
Mallory Humphries is one of our beloved Associate Board members, assisting with our annual Fashion Show, silent auction, and much more! She is a huge advocate for the Down syndrome community, and we are thankful to have her as a part of our team. We are excited for our community to get to know Mallory even better, and want to thank her…
Read MoreParticipant Spotlight: Viola Trentalange
This week, as part of our Participant Spotlight Blog Series, we are pleased to feature Viola Trentalange. Viola is a kind friend and talented artist and singer. We hope you enjoy getting to know Viola as much as we enjoy having her as a part of our community! When did you join the GiGi’s NYC community? I joined GiGi’s NYC…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Abigail Calumpit
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ALERT! Meet Abigail Calumpit. Abigail is an active volunteer within our community assisting with everything from creating social media graphics to tutoring as a part of our LitLab program. We are lucky to have her and are excited to share more about Abigail below. How and when did you first get involved with GiGi’s NYC? I first got involved…
Read MoreCommemorating Juneteenth
GiGi’s NYC honors Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is not only a celebration of freedom, but also one of opportunity, equity and access. As a community, we encourage everyone to pause and reflect on our history and the important work ahead to bring lasting changes…
Read MoreMeet the Associate Board: Kim Osorio
This week on our Meet the Associate Board blog series, we are pleased to introduce Kim Osorio. Kim is a huge asset to GiGi’s NYC and we are so fortunate to have her as an active member of our Associate Board! We hope you enjoy the below Q&A with Kim. How and when did you first get involved…
Read MoreParticipant Spotlight: Troy Providenti
This week, we are thrilled to feature GiGi’s NYC longtime participant, Troy Providenti! Troy joined the GiGi’s NYC community back in 2012 when we first opened our doors, and he and his family have been actively involved ever since. Troy is incredibly talented and a regular attendee at our programs. We hope you enjoy learning more about Troy below. When did you join the GiGi’s NYC…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Aaron Koch
This week, we are spotlighting our incredible volunteer, Aaron Koch! Aaron is an active volunteer within our community who is involved in an array of programs and events, including Zumba, Rising Stars, and our upcoming fundraiser, Dancing for Down Syndrome. We hope you enjoy getting to know Aaron below. When did you become involved…
Read MoreMeet the Associate Board: Heather Berstein
Today, we are extremely excited to introduce Heather Berstein. Heather first joined our community through New York Cares one year ago, and has been actively involved ever since. She is currently one of our Zumba Program Leaders and is also a member of the GiGi’s NYC Associate Board. Be sure to visit our Friday Zumba…
Read MoreParticipant Spotlight: Denise Kiernan
It’s time for another Participant Spotlight. This week we celebrate Denise Kiernan! Denise joined the GiGi’s NYC community last summer for our Summer Horizons program and has been actively involved ever since! Denise shares her kindness and joy in every program she participates, and is always willing to help in any way she can. We…
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