Caregiver Highlight!

We are so lucky to have amazing caregivers join us at the Playhouse with their individuals everyday. Many of our caregivers have expressed how much the Playhouse has impacted their day-to-day routine (for the good!). Here is a glimpse into one of our most frequent flyers caregivers and how they came to join the GiGi’s family!

Lisa & Jessica’s Journey to GiGi’s:

“Before COVID, Jessica and myself hosted weekly kickball games at the local YMCA, but because of COVID, we couldn’t continue with it and many of the people who used to come were not able to anyone. One day, another DSP told me she saw on Facebook that GiGi’s Playhouse was hosting a kickball game at Arnold Parked. I looked online and signed Jessica up to go, but we really didn’t know what to expect. Upon arriving to the event, Anna [the Programs Coordinator] and her son Camden were there with many other people. We were immediately welcomes. We had a great time and learned more about GiGi’s Playhouse. Jessica loves being out in the community and staying busy, so after hearing all about what GiGi’s offers and learning that it doesn’t cost anything, we signed up and have been going weekly ever since. We have been attending just shy of a year!

GiGi’s Playhouse has been a great resource to Jessica and myself, especially since COVID has shut down many activities in our area. They offer a wide variety of different classes, which is all on the monthly schedule (we love having a schedule). They keep Jessica busy while still learning, staying healthy, and having fun. Many things in our area cost money, that not everyone

can always afford. GiGi’s Playhouse gives us the opportunity without having to worry about the financial part of it.