Who is getting ready for the GiGi’s NYC’s 6th Annual Fashion Show?-Written by Fatima, GiGi’s NYC participant

Happy March and happy spring season, GiGi’s NYC! I would like to share some wonderful spring holidays to celebrate in March. For example, International Women’s Day, National Meatball Day, Saint Patrick’s Day, National Ravioli Day, World Down Syndrome Day, National Chip and Dip Day, National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day, Palm...

Volunteer Spotlight: Katie Cowan

Meet GiGi's NYC amazing volunteer, Katie! Hailing all the way from Southport, United Kingdom, Katie came to the US for a job opportunity and began volunteering with us during her free time. She quickly became a valuable member of our community and we are so thankful to have her! Read...

Who’s Getting Ready for Valentine’s Day?-Written by Fatima, GiGi’s NYC Participant

Fatima & Peter Hi everyone! Happy Valentine’s Day, GiGi’s NYC! Who is making plans for Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day makes me feel so loved since I have a lot of valentines in my life and this is the time of year to spread love to others. On this day many...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Gerrit Schmidt

Meet GiGi's NYC volunteer, Gerrit! He has been volunteering with our community for over a year and is currently our Fantastic Friends Program Assistant. Gerrit has been an awesome addition to our team, forming strong bonds with our staff, other volunteers, and our teen and adult participants. He is creative,...

Who is Getting Ready to Start 2024? Written by Fatima, GiGi’s NYC Participant

Goodbye 2023, and hello and welcome 2024! Happy New Year to everyone at GiGi’s Playhouse NYC! There are different holidays to celebrate in January. For example, New Year’s Day, National Spaghetti Day, National Technology Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Popcorn Day, National Hugging Day, National Pie Day, and...
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Quarterly Highlights: October – December 2023

GiGi's NYC recently closed out our fall semester, and it was nothing short of amazing! Check out the recap below to read about our remarkable 4th quarter: We hosted a special art event in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month with ELTSUH, a "modern prep x streetwear" fashion brand on a mission. Daniel,...

Who is Ready for the Holidays?-written by Fatima, GiGi’s NYC Participant

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays GiGi’s NYC! There are some magical holidays to celebrate in December. For example, Hanukkah, National Hot Cocoa Day, National Lemon Cupcake Day, National Ugly Sweater Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, and so many more. Hanukkah began on the...

Volunteer Spotlight: Francesca D’Alessandro

Francesca at GiGi's NYC 10th Annual Gala with her Volunteer Champion Award! GiGi's NYC is excited to introduce one of our amazing volunteers, Francesca. She has been volunteering with us for over a year now, and has been an invaluable asset to our team. She has co-emceed our Fashion Show,...
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‘Tis the Season of Giving!

On GivingTuesday 2023, young adults from GiGi’s NYC Career Development Program gave back by gathering food, clothing and essentials for families served by a public school in the community. This school educates children of under-resourced families in Harlem, and children of families that have recently migrated from around the world. Megan Moore, Special...

It’s time to be thankful this Thanksgiving !

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at GiGi’s NYC! There are a lot of special holidays celebrated in November. For example, National Nacho Day, Election Day, National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving are just some days to celebrate with your loved ones this month. National Nacho Day was celebrated...

GiGi’s NYC Quarterly Highlights: July – September 2023

GiGi's NYC recently closed out our summer semester, and it was nothing short of amazing! Check out the recap below to read about our remarkable third quarter: We hosted our extremely popular summer programs over the course of six weeks. Participants engaged in an array of purposeful programs at the playhouse,...

GiGi’s NYC Career Development Program: Panel Discussion at Microsoft!

On 10/3/2023, students from GiGi's NYC Career Development Programs attended a panel discussion at Microsoft in Times Square. Our Career Development Programs for adults with Down syndrome ages 18+ are three-tiered: GiGi Prep is the first step, followed by GiGi University, then GiGi Professional. GiGi’s NYC launched GiGi Prep in...