Posts Tagged ‘#bestofall’
GiGi U students prepare for graduation
This summer, our GiGi University students have been nothing short of fabulous! Each day, they give all that they’ve got, with the ultimate goal of developing their confidence, health and “whole self”. For the past several weeks, GiGi U has focused on challenging this group of remarkable adults to give their “Best of…
Read MoreYoga Tales @ GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines
Each week at Yoga Tales, Max and his buddies work to improve body awareness, enhance concentration and strengthen gross motors skills, all in the context of FUN! Who knew that while making new friends, practicing turn taking and following instructions, Max and his friends could also build their self-esteem and release some of that extra…
Read MoreMy Uncle Mikey | Guest Blogger from GiGi’s Syracuse
Here’s an excerpt from a blog by our friends at GiGi’s Playhouse in Syracuse that we had to share. I struggle to think of the perfect way to start. There are so many things I could say. Let’s start with the beginning …. November 1, 1972, Michael Edward was born into a world that was not accepting…
Read MoreV21 Vitamin Cookies HANDMADE – HEARTFELT – HOPE FILLED
Hugs+ Mugs Gift Shop and Café is a retail store that provides GiGi University graduates a live internship to provide them with individualized, hands on training to hone their skills and prepare them for fulfilling community based employment. Hugs+ Mugs offers the public to create their own custom made mugs and water bottles with the…
Read MoreVolunteers truly are the heart of every Playhouse.
Volunteers truly are the heart of every Playhouse. Not only does GiGi’s Playhouse depend on Volunteers to assist with our programs, but each program is led by a volunteer educator or therapist and supported by a host family. Volunteers wear many “hats” in the Playhouse- answering phones and greeting guests, tutoring a young child or…
Read MoreGiGi U – Third Session off to a strong start!
GiGi U – Third Session off to a strong start! GiGi U is off and running – literally running! Each day at GiGi U, fitness is a priority. Our GiGi U students are quickly learning the importance of maintaining a physically active lifestyle as adults and reaping the benefits of developing these healthy new habits!…
Read MoreGiGi’s 1st Annual Golf Outing – August 13th
You’re Invited… Wednesday, August 13, 2014 Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club 10:00am Shotgun Start Avid golf enthusiasts and individuals who care deeply about GiGi’s Playhouse programs and mission will tee up for charity on Wednesday, August 13th. The GiGi’s Playhouse National Achievement Center 1st Annual Golf Outing will take place at The Bridges of…
Read MoreGiGi’s 5K Event A Success : Thank you
Chicago Region 5K Event a Success! sears center hoffman estates • sunday june 8, 2014 Thank you to all of our participants, sponsors, community partners, volunteers and attendees! We had an incredible day celebrating BELIEF & ACHIEVEMENT! We broke a world record for the longest conga line wearing decorated hats, we danced to awesome music and our…
Read MoreMonthly Giving – GiGi’s most convenient way to give
#GiGisBelieves | Monthly Giving GiGi’s most convenient way to give. You can make a difference for less than the cost of a latte. Your monthly gift to GiGi’s can literally change lives – More will learn to read and write, more will gain self-confidence, more will improve their motor skills and social skills…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse programs raise the bar #GiGisBestOfAll
Have you reached your “Best of All”??? GiGi’s Playhouse programs raise the bar The GiGi’s Playhouse One-on-One Literacy Tutoring Program really does create success- right from the start! It’s no different than every other GiGi’s Playhouse program… At GiGi’s Playhouse, all 30 programs are educational or therapeutic in nature, and provided 100% FREE of…
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