Posts by Denise Montero
Spotlight Volunteer – Meet Lucy S.
This month one of our Youth Board member/volunteer Lucy has stepped up and has truly blossomed. She has been a member of the Youth Board since January 2022 but didn’t…
Read MoreMeet our Ambassador Clark – Our Best of All story
November was a busy month for our Ambassador Clark. A huge shout out for his determination in spreading the GiGi’s word of becoming a donor as well as collecting donations…
Read MoreStefania’s happy place is the beach!
Stefania and I moved from Cleveland, OH to San Diego to be closer to family…my sisters (aunties). We have lived here now since August 2022 and so happy…
Read MoreGrowing up with a little brother with Down syndrome
“When first hearing about the DS diagnosis I cried, a lot. I was scared for the life he would have. I never thought he would live a bad life or…
Read MoreMeet our wonderful NEW Site Manager!
Marissa (Rissa) is a rehabilitation counselor with a specialization in cognitive disabilities. She holds a rehabilitation counseling certification, utilizing her skills in the field of different abilities encouraging folks…
Read MoreMeet Valerie: our Awesome Volunteer and GiGi’s Kitchen Program Lead
Valerie S. Volunteer at Friends, Fun and Fitness, Fantastic Friends and GiGi’s Kitchen Program Lead Valerie S., originally from Riverside, CA has been volunteering with GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego since…
Read MoreThe magnificent mother-son duo: Trish and Zander Candia
Trish and Zander Candia Our volunteer Trish Candia, originally from Oregon, moved to San Diego because of the SUN! Trish and her son Zander have been consistently volunteering at…
Read MoreMeet our little folkloric dancer!
About Carmen Carmen has been participating at Gigi’s Playhouse San Diego since the Summer of 2018. She started with music therapy with Ms. Lindsay. Carmen was so shy…
Read MoreGiGiPREP: EmployAble – Our new employment prep program!
We are excited to share with you EmployAble! A GiGi’s San Diego new employment prep program. What is EmployAble?The EmployAble program is designed to prepare adults with Down syndrome for employment opportunities…
Read MoreMeet Reilly – Our awesome new intern!
Reilly has ample experience volunteering with special care children, including being a Disability Aide at Messiah Lutheran Church’s Vacation Bible School (where she also leads their Sunday School for 3rd graders). She…
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