Posts by jferrer
A New Year Means New Beginnings!
To my incredible GiGi’s Family, A new year means a new beginning. I’ve had the privilege to be a part of so many families’ journeys at GiGi’s Playhouse NYC for almost three years – as a volunteer and as staff. Each and every one of you has a special place in my heart. It has…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Natasha
¡Hola GiGi’s Playhouse NYC! I have been volunteering with GiGi’s Playhouse NYC since September of last year, and the experience has been beyond my highest expectations! I had the pleasure to participate as a volunteer in the Summer Camp at the end of August, where the children were invited to play, dance, cook, and…
Read MoreGiGiPHNYC x Roundabout Theatre Company presents Amy and the Orphans
“Having Down syndrome is like being born normal. I am just like you and you are just like me. We are all born in different ways. That is the way I can describe it. I have a normal life”. – Chris Burke, Actor and Self-Advocate As a Latina, it is always exciting to see…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Juan
The success of GiGi’s Playhouse NYC rests on the shoulders of our incredible volunteers! The energy and leadership they bring every week motivate our participants and their families to do their #BestOfAll! Every month, we want to highlight a few of our hundreds of volunteers! For our first spotlight, we’d like to thank our intern, Juan! Juan helped…
Read MoreA New Beginning
The beginning of August marked two and a half years that I’ve worked at GiGi’s Playhouse NYC. What a wonderful, jam-packed two and a half years it’s been! I’ve learned from and been supported by our families, volunteers, friends in the community, fellow Site Coordinators and staff at other Playhouses. I’ve had the privilege to be a…
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