Celebrating the Heart of Our Playhouse: Volunteer Appreciation Week
As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are especially honored to recognize something that makes our mission possible every single day—our incredible volunteers. At our playhouse, there is no better time to reflect on just how much our volunteers mean to us. They are the heart, energy, and foundation of...
A Magical World Down Syndrome week
At GiGi's Playhouse Rochester, we believe every voice matters, every achievement deserves to be celebrated, and every individual with Down syndrome should be seen, valued, and included. This year’s World Down Syndrome Week was truly unforgettable. Thanks to the incredible support of our community and the amazing partnership with the...
November Best of All: Christy
We are thrilled to celebrate Christy as our November Participant Best of All! Christ has been an active participant in many of our programs, including the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program, since 2021. Her continued dedication and enthusiasm have made her a valued member of our GiGi's community. Over...
November Volunteer Spotlight: Meat Raffle Volunteers!
Our Meat Raffle was an incredible success, and we owe so much of that to our amazing volunteers! This year's event brought together an incredible mix of scholar students from St. John Fisher University and employees from L3Harris, along with some familiar faces and brand-new volunteers experiencing GiGi's Playhouse for...
October Best of All: Abel
We are so excited to recognize Abel as our Participant of the Month! At just 19 months old, Abel has already made amazing progress since starting his journey at GiGi's Playhouse Rochester. He began in our LMNOP (Language, Music 'N Our Peeps) program, where he quickly warmed the hearts of...
October Volunteer Spotlight: University of Rochester Best Buddies
This month, we are thrilled to shine our Volunteer Spotlight on the amazing Best Buddies group from the University of Rochester! We've partnered with Best Buddies in the past for special events, and we are so excited to welcome them back as they join us for even more programs this...
September Volunteer of the Month: Kim
We are beyond excited to honor Kim Duffy as our September Volunteer of the Month! Kim has been a longtime supporter of GiGi's Playhouse Rochester, and she is truly the kind of volunteer every organization dreams of having. If you've ever been in the Playhouse on a Monday morning, you...
September Best of All: Jessica
We are so proud to celebrate Jessica as our Participant Best of all for the month of September! Jessica has been a longtime participant of GiGi's Playhouse Rochester, and while she once was a regular at Teen Tastic, she now has moved up to Fantastic Friends. She thrives on being...
Literacy Served Fresh
At GiGi's Playhouse Rochester, we're lucky to have Joan our beloved Literacy Coordinator. Joan has been a dedicated tutor and coordinator for years, forming incredible relationships with our participants and families. Many of the kids she works with have been learning alongside her for several years, and the growth we've...
August Best of All-Gabby
This month, we're thrilled to recognize Gabby as our Best of All! Gabby has been with GiGi's Playhouse Rochester since the very beginning, and it has been an absolute joy to watch her grow over the years. From Kids Club and tutoring to all kinds of special events, Gabby has...
August Volunteer of the Month: Carey
We're excited to recognize Carey as our August Volunteer of the Month! Carey and her family are fairly new to GiGi's Playhouse Rochester, but she has already made a big impact. She first got involved by participating in LMNOP with her son, Abel, and quickly felt the welcoming spirit of...
Empowering Communication: Kayla’s Internship Experience at GiGi’s Playhouse
This summer, we were thrilled to welcome Kayla, a speech-language pathology intern, to GiGi's Playhouse Rochester. During her time with us, Kayla worked with participants of all ages and gained hands-on experience in supporting communication in meaningful, empowering ways. She brought incredible dedication and compassion to her sessions, and her...