Volunteer Spotlight, Veronica – Literacy Coordinator | GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse
This past year we found (or should we say she found us) a young woman ready to volunteer, with a huge heart, passion to see individuals with Down syndrome be their Best of All and the willingness to step into a role that had been filled by the amazing Mary...
Volunteer Spotlight, Jackie | GiGi Fit
We have another amazing Volunteer to share with you all. Jackie McClenthan has been helping GiGi's in one capacity or another since day one. Her spunk, energy and strong belief in all individuals inspires us. We are so thankful of the way she is using her interests and gifts to...
What’s the deal with Oral Motor Functionality? | GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse
GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers are always looking for ways to help our families and friends do their Best of All. We are so thankful for not only our local team but the team that reaches all the way to our National Office in Chicago. Sarah Buti is a...
The GiGi’s Impact | GiGi’s Playhouse
There are many perks in the GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center community, one of our favorites is being inspired by our teams across the nation. The impact that GiGi's Playhouse is having in communities all over the country and in Mexico is just outstanding! Together, we are all changing...
Navigating Adulthood and Down Syndrome | GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse
We are please to have Randi Downs back on the blog today, sharing her parenting tips and the way she so honestly loves her son, who has Down syndrome. Helping him to navigate his adult life. Sometimes the journey and answers are not easy, but who among us has a...
Generation G from the Experts | GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center
On World Down Syndrome Day 2016 GiGi's Playhouse launched Generation G, a conscious decision to be better every day. Be Accepting. Be Generous, Be Kind. Today you can find incredible tools for the community, classrooms, and the workplace this much-needed mission of acceptance at iacceptyou.org. GiGi’s Playhouse has made significant...
Goods of the Gala | GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse Down Syndrome Achievement Center
Some synonyms for the word gala include: celebratory, joyous, festive, merry, entertaining and (my favorite) spectacular. Well, this was our first Gala ever; GiGi's or otherwise. It most certainly was as magical as it's synonyms. Can I just say. If you get a chance to leave the kids (well tended...
Volunteer Spotlight- Miss Jenny, Celebrations Dance Center
Let's just start this blog post off with a completely obvious statement.......Syracuse has the best people in it. Ok, now that we have that out of the way let's focus on one of these amazing people who has become a very special part of the GiGi's family. Jenny Gentile the...
Program & Volunteer Spotlight-Sensei Jim Munger (Karate Kickers)
In the middle of December we finished up our first full run of the Karate Kickers program. Man oh man was is AWESOME! We will be starting our next session that will last 12 weeks on February 12th at 4:30pm. We are happy to introduce Sensei Munger to you...
Volunteer spotlight – Heather Rodriguez “I am so selfish”
Howdy! Happy to have you here. I have been trying to get these words out of my head for a while. One of the questions I am asked most often when people find out I am Board member and volunteer at GiGi's Playhouse is "oh that's so nice, do you...
The gift of Adoption – GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse
One of the first responses a person has when they hear someone has adopted is "that child is so blessed to find a home". While this is true we think there is so much more. Add special needs into the adoption story and well you are in for a beautiful...
