Thanksgiving Traditions & Blessings as written by Fatima Mirza
GiGi’s NYC is EXCITED to post the next blog in Fatima’s monthly series, Words of Wisdom. In part two, she shares her family traditions and what she is grateful for. We hope you enjoy Fatima’s Thanksgiving-themed blog as we usher in the holiday season! On Thanksgiving, I have a lot...
Meet the Associate Board: Isaac Shapot
GiGi's NYC is excited to introduce Isaac Shapot! Isaac joined our Associate Board earlier this year and has quickly proven to be a wonderful addition to the GiGi's NYC community. We hope you enjoy what he has to say about his (almost) first year with us! How and when did...
Meet the Board: Matt Otte
We are excited to spotlight Matt Otte, who recently joined our Board of Directors. Please join us in giving Matt a warm GiGi's NYC welcome to our community! How and when did you first get involved with GiGi’s NYC? I just recently joined the board at GiGi’s NYC in August of 2021. Over the pandemic,...
Participant Spotlight: Joshua Berg
GiGi’s NYC is overjoyed to continue celebrating Down Syndrome ACHIEVEMENT Month by showcasing our participant, Joshua Berg. Joshua's humor, passion for exercise, and his admiration of the Los Angeles Dodgers are just some reasons that make him so awesome! Check out what he has to say: When did you join...
Parties, Dancing and Singing as written by Fatima Mirza, GiGi’s NYC Participant
GiGi’s NYC is THRILLED to be launching the first blog from Fatima’s series, Fatima’s Words of Wisdom, during Down Syndrome ACHIEVEMENT Month! Fatima is a long-time community member at GiGi’s NYC and recently joined us as our resident blogger. We are ecstatic to have her on board in this capacity,...
Participant Spotlight: Fatima Mirza
As we continue our celebration of Down Syndrome Achievement Month, GiGi’s NYC is thrilled to spotlight our participant, Fatima! Not only is she a valued member of our community, but she has also recently joined us as a volunteer to write her very own blog series. We are super excited to launch her first blog later this month, so please stay tuned! Now without further ado – here is...
Volunteer Spotlight: Andy Kleiman
GiGi's NYC is thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our long-time and highly dedicated volunteers, Andy Kleiman. He is an integral part of the GiGi's NYC community, having established a strong connection with many of our participants on a group and individual level. We hope you enjoy getting to...
Participant Spotlight Part Two: Louis Craco
We are excited to share another beautiful story written by Louis inspired by his experiences at our Brooklyn Nets Basketball Clinic in honor of World Down Syndrome Day in March. We are so impressed by Louis's creativity and writing skills. We are incredibly grateful for our continued partnership with the...
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...
Meet 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...
Participant Spotlight: Chris Evangelista
Meet Chris Evangelista! While new to our community, Chris has quickly become a part of our family and is a regular attendee at many of our programs. He is a talented musician who plays the drums and guitar, and an incredible dancer. If you missed Chris’s dance to Michael Jackson’s...
Participant 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...