Programs
Magical Musical Moments written by Julia Cobley
Magical Musical Moments happen every time I share music with our friends at GiGi’s. I teach ukulele to our adult friends and general music and movement to our littles. Each week I am asked to write down a special moment in class. I can never just write one. There are so many special moments to…
Read MoreBattling Winter Blues with Friendship: A Special Invitation from GiGi’s
As winter settles in, many of us find ourselves grappling with the winter blues. The colder temperatures, shorter days, and lack of sunlight can take a toll on our mood and motivation. For individuals living with Down syndrome or intellectual disabilities, these challenges can be even more pronounced. However, amidst the winter gloom, there’s a…
Read MoreEmbracing the Spirit of Giving: A Heartwarming Celebration with SAS Volunteers
At GiGi’s Playhouse, this month is all about celebrating the incredible spirit of our dedicated volunteers, and there’s a special group that holds a special place in our hearts – our volunteers from SAS. These amazing individuals generously devote their time to us at least a couple of times a year, and recently, they went…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight
Nicholas is a new volunteer to us. He is a high school student and has been looking to get more involved in his community. He has spent almost every Saturday morning with us volunteering for Sensory Saturday and Kindergarten Readiness led by Locus. He is going to be a math tutor and is planning to…
Read MoreBest of All – Anne Adams, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Leading and facilitating the Saturday morning speech-language and feeding groups for the youngest GiGi’s participants has been a journey of skill building and connection. Participants and their families join the group sessions to learn and practice specific language building strategies through guided play activities. Each week a different language building skill is focused on through…
Read MoreA note from a parent
I have been thinking about the great things that I’ve seen in the Speech program at GiGi’s since you and your group of students have been working with our “differently-abled” loved ones. I’m elated, let alone thrilled, at the progress “All” students have made! e.g., self confidence, speech clarity, “selectiveness in interactions (conversating), making independent…
Read MoreI learned the importance of acceptance, love, kindness, and joy through every encounter!
I am so grateful for my time working at GiGi’s Playhouse in Raleigh this summer. I learned the importance of acceptance, love, kindness, and joy through every encounter. I also got to see the behind-the-scenes of program creation and implementation. I had the opportunity to help with the Gratitude Committee, where we discussed the importance…
Read More“Working with GiGi’s Amina Grace Speech & Language Program has been amazing”
The most enjoyable part about volunteering at GiGis is working with my clients. To see how hard they work and improve is an extremely rewarding feeling. I’m glad they have a place like GiGi’s Playhouse to help them excel! ~ Joyah M Working with GiGi’s Amina Grace Speech & Language Program has been amazing. I…
Read MoreMy Virtual Literacy Tutoring Experience…
BLOG POST WRITTEN BY: Adasyn Neuwirth, GiGi’s Raleigh Intern (Spring 2021) My time spent in the learning lab this semester was a time of growth for both me and my participant. I had the pleasure of working with the warm and smiley Andrew, and his wonderful caretaker, Miss Joy for literacy tutoring. From the start…
Read More“Thank you for allowing us to feel normal again! We love you all…thank you for your steadfast commitment to participants.”
The Covid-19 Pandemic has been difficult for us all, especially our friends who are high risk. As we have opened our doors again, it is amazing to see the happiness and joy in our friends when they are able to come to The Playhouse and be together again. GiGi’s has always been a place of…
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