Posts by Hannah Providenti
GiGi’s NYC Fashion Show 2021
Thank you for supporting GiGi’s NYC 3rd Annual Fashion Show on April 22, 2021. Though we were virtual this year, this did not stop us from showcasing members of our community near and far from New York City to Lagos, Nigeria. We hope you saw the power and strength in being a part of our GiGi’s…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Diane Austria
This week, we are excited to spotlight one of our amazing volunteers, Diane Austria! While new to the GiGi’s NYC community, Diane has quickly become part of our family and a tremendous asset to our volunteer team. Please join us in thanking Diane for her commitment to GiGi’s NYC! We hope you enjoy the below Q&A with Diane. How and…
Read MoreGiGi’s NYC Quarterly Highlights: January – March 2021
It’s a Wrap! GiGi’s NYC just closed out another successful semester of winter programming. Winter kicked off with our ongoing community favorite, TeenTastic, and concluded with numerous World Down Syndrome Day celebrations. We were able to continue offering a wide variety of weekly programs, we hosted several educational lectures, and we produced several events, meaningful to our community. The world of virtual…
Read MoreParticipant Spotlight: Sophia Morris
This week, we are thrilled to feature longtime GiGi’s NYC participant, Sophia Morris! Sophia has been attending our programs since we first opened our doors in 2012. She is a fantastic singer and horseback-rider and a great friend to all. Please enjoy the below Q&A with Sophia! When did you first join the GiGi’s Playhouse NYC community? I was…
Read MoreWorld Down Syndrome Day 2021
Thank you for celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with us on March 21, 2021. Prior to 03.21.21 we recognized the achievements of people with Down syndrome in our community, with social media posts prior to and after this special day. We are grateful to YOU our GiGi’s NYC community; by showing your support, participating with your families and friend in our events. The 2021 WDSD theme was #CONNECT. We are fortunate to…
Read MoreMeet the Board: David Kotler
This week, we are excited to spotlight Board of Directors member, David Kotler! David has quickly become a part of the GiGi’s NYC family and is a huge asset to our team. Please enjoy the below Q&A with David, and join us in thanking David for his strong commitment to our community. How and when did you first get involved…
Read MoreGiGi’s NYC Stands in Solidarity with the AAPI Community
GiGi’s NYC stands in solidarity with the Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander community and extends our unwavering support to all those who have experienced the pain and fear of racism, bigotry or xenophobia. We believe in a world that is socially just, where every individual has the right to contribute and belong to the…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Isa Frias
This week we want to spotlight our incredibly generous volunteer, Isa Frias! Isa is always willing to jump in and help out in any way that she can. She is a tremendous asset to our volunteer team and we are excited to share the below Q&A with her! How and when did you first get…
Read MoreParticipant Spotlight: Kaiya Stafford
We are thrilled to introduce Kaiya Stafford this week! Kaiya is one of our amazing participants who attends a variety of our programming. Kaiya is kind, smart, responsible, and a wonderful friend to all. We are so thankful to have Kaiya as a part of the GiGi’s NYC family and are excited for you to learn more about…
Read MoreMeet the Board: Ruth Erickson
This week on our Meet the Board Blog Series, we are pleased to introduce Ruth Erickson! Ruth is a long-time member of the GiGi’s NYC family and we feel so fortunate to have her as a part of our team. To our Summer Clubhouse families, you may remember Ruth teaching some fun cooking classes! Last year, Ruth (virtually) taught…
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