Cleaning Up with Unlimited Kindness
How Abilities Unlimited Helps Keep Our Playhouse Sparkling Clean Abilities Unlimited at GiGi's Playhouse Every Playhouse needs a house cleaner, and ours is no exception. For a while, the task of maintaining our 4,000-square-foot facility has fallen to the Site Manager, a huge undertaking given the constant foot traffic through...
Teen Tastic+JSerra: A Perfect (Water Polo) Match Made in Heaven
The JSerra Varsity Boys Water Polo joins forces with GiGi's Playhouse Orange County Teens Teens being teens: JSerra Water Polo and GiGi's Playhouse Teen Tastic On September 25th, the teens from GiGi's Playhouse TeenTastic group experienced a night they will never forget as they were honored guests at the JSerra...
An Awesome Journey of Courage 1 Step at a Time: Kyle’s Breakthrough at GiGi’s Playhouse…
Kyle's journey from newcomer to regular participant Kyle Drinkward, 24, first stepped into GiGi’s Playhouse on a quiet afternoon in June 2023, accompanied by his parents. As we walked through the Playhouse, he remained close to his mom and dad, clutching a small stuffed bunny for comfort. He was shy,...
Awesome Awareness Around The World 365 Days A Year
Orange County participants traveling the world with GiGi's heart in their luggage Where in the world are the GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County participants this summer? They are truly all over the globe! Our participants and their families are seizing the opportunity to explore new places and make unforgettable memories. This...
Jaydon (16), A Wonderful Young Man Of Many Wonderful Interests
Jaydon is a Best of All Teen Participant Jaydon Rodin is a vibrant 16-year-old who brings light and energy to GiGi’s Playhouse every week as an active participant in the Teen Tastic Program. His arrival is eagerly anticipated, not just for his enthusiastic personality but also for the delightful mystery...
Inspirational Little League Challengers Teams Take the Field at the World Series for 35th Consecutive Year
GiGi's Playhouse OC Participants representing California Set for 2024 Little League Challenger Division Exhibition Game The Challenger Program, established in 1989, is a pioneering initiative by Little League that aims to make baseball accessible and enjoyable for all. This program is crafted for boys and girls aged 4 to 25...
1 Volunteer, Infinite Impact: Remarkable Karen Przyborowski’s Role at GiGi’s Playhouse
With over four decades of experience in education, Karen enriches GiGi's Playhouse with her volunteer work. Karen Przyborowski, a Volunteer and 1:1 Literacy Tutor at GiGi's Playhouse Orange County, is a beloved member of our Playhouse family. Her dedication and warmth make her an invaluable part of our community. At...
Unleashing 6 Playhouse Heroes: The Extraordinary Superhero Project
One hero after another Amy, Mandy, Malou, Alex, Erica, Ben Our Super Participants at GiGi's Playhouse Orange County In February 2024, our Playhouse was approached by The Superhero Project, a non-profit organization with a mission to harness the power of art for healing. They focus on empowering youth affected by...
Rooted in Gratitude for our Donors
Displaying Gratitude and Celebrating Our Donors with the GiGi’s Playhouse Orange Tree Gratitude Tree at the Playhouse Recently, while reflecting on the gratitude of our benefactors, I have immersed myself in the intricate process of updating the donor tree at GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County. This project has been a significant...
Courtney is Sweet as Honey…
...And Proud To BEE Apart Of GiGi's: Courtney Hall is Best of All! Having fun at Trunk or Treat at the Playhouse Courtney Hall, 35, is one of the kindest individuals to have graced the doors of GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County. She first visited with her mother, Sharon, in early...
Quiet Warrior For All 12 Months Of The Year- April
April Chavez: A Mother, Caretaker, Friend, Cook, Housekeeper, and Warrior for GiGi's Playhouse April with her son, Alex April Chavez, the devoted mother (and warrior) of Alex, who has Translocation (Mosaic) Down syndrome, has exemplified extraordinary parenting for the past 32 years. Residing in San Diego, April’s commitment to her...
Empowering Arts is a 10 on the Musical Scale of Kindness
The Generous Contributions of Empowering Art with GiGi's Playhouse Over the past year and a half, GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County has been privileged to receive the enthusiastic support of Empowering Arts, an organization founded by Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) high school student artists committed to positively impacting...