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...
July Best of All: Adyha
When Adhya first joined GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester last spring, she dove right in, bringing with her a quiet determination, a bright spirit, and the support of a loving family. From day one, she became an active participant in both our Speech and Literacy Tutoring programs, and the growth we’ve witnessed...
July Volunteer of the Month-Will!
At GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester, we’re proud to celebrate the amazing individuals who give their time, talents, and hearts to make our community stronger. This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Will, our July Volunteer of the Month, and for good reason! Will first came to GiGi’s with a clear goal:...
Building Connections and Spreading Joy: My Time at GiGi’s Playhouse
My name is Grace, and I am currently a volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester. I began volunteering at GiGi’s originally through its connection with the service scholarship program at St. John Fisher University. One of my requirements as a service scholar is that we must partner with a nonprofit in...
Sandy’s Terrific Tuesday Trio
“Tuesday’s child is full of grace” ... as the poem goes. And this is so true for what these students give to me. They show me the grace that volunteerism can bring to one’s life. My years with GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester have brought me laughter, joy and love. My career...