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Our playhouses are full of love, determination and support, We are stronger together!
3.21.20 At GiGi’s Playhouse Raleigh we serve over 700 families, offering 30-50 programs a month all led by our committed, inspiring and passionate volunteers. We are so grateful for the 400+ volunteers who give their time to provide therapeutic and educational programs, shout the worth of individuals with Down syndrome and are great examples of…
Read MoreCelebrating all the victories Ben made, small or big, was such a joyful feeling!
Tutoring at GiGi’s Playhouse has been such a great experience for me. Celebrating all the victories Ben made, small or big, was such a joyful feeling. I went into this experience expecting to just be a teacher to Ben, but he has taught so many things as well. The friendship that I have formed with…
Read MoreI love that GiGi’s Playhouse has connected me to so many wonderfully caring people
GiGi’s Playhouse came into my life back in 2015 when it was just a dream. That dream quickly turned into a reality, and that reality came with the most amazing group of people, who have now become the most wonderful HAPPY FAMILY. I love everything about GiGi’s Playhouse. I love the hope it brings to…
Read More“I have become a better person because of it”
Volunteering at GiGi’s has brought so many amazing people and experiences into my life. By photographing programs and events I’ve gotten to improve on and share my passion for photography with the community. I have met countless amazing people who have always shown me enthusiasm and kindness, and I have become a better person because…
Read MoreTo say the least, GiGi’s is a wonderful place
It has been a wonderful opportunity for me to participate as a volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse Raleigh. I have provided speech, language, and literacy services for individuals with Down syndrome for over 45 years and nothing has been more rewarding or beneficial to me than GiGi’s experience. To say the least, it is a wonderful…
Read MoreThese teens are passionate about spreading the word of GiGi’s Playhouse Raleigh
The Generation G Youth Advisory Board Program is made up of typical teens in the community who strives to build awareness, program volunteers, and fundraising for GiGi’s Playhouse Raleigh. We plan and host events for the playhouse and the community as well as volunteering within all the existing programs. The fundraisers help contribute to the…
Read MoreIt’s rewarding for me to see the participants and the volunteers interacting, laughing, learning, sharing and hanging out with each other.
I really enjoy volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse in Raleigh. I’ve been involved with a few different programs. I participated in the math tutoring program as a tutor with 2 different students. I enjoyed the one on one interaction with the students and the relationship that developed as I worked with them. It was challenging and…
Read MoreI felt so proud that night because I went up in front of all those people and did my best without giving up.
Grace (participant age 16) October 28, 2019 Personal Narrative Handbells at the Gala 2019 It was the day of the GiGi’s Gala and I was so excited to perform handbells with my choir. I started to get ready. I put on my dark green sparkly dress and got my hair and makeup done. Now I…
Read More“With that attitude, she can conquer the world!”
Nikki, our Fantastic Friends program leader in Chapel Hill (satellite location) shared a beautiful Best of All for Savanah a 25 year old who sets her mind to something and accomplishes it with confidence and ambition. Savanah is a very active participant who juggles a full calendar- GiGi’s Programs (Handbells, Speech, Literacy Tutoring, Adult Communication…
Read More“While assisting with programs, we have all made new friendships”
Watching what GiGi’s Playhouse Raleigh has brought to the Triangle area and beyond has been so exciting. While assisting with programs, we have all made new friendships and getting to participate with the families is the highlight of our week. There is always excitement at the Playhouse. Whether it’s a birthday or new glasses, everything…
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