Matching Passion to Purpose at GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa
Ever since GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa was welcomed in the Tampa Bay area, I knew of their mission of acceptance for all. It became personal in 2016 when my best friend’s daughter, Sophia was born, and I wanted more than ever for acceptance to be universal. As I started to write...
January Volunteer Spotlight
Vicki began volunteering with GiGi's Playhouse Tampa in 2021 bringing her students in the nursing program at Hillsborough County Community College (HCC) to the playhouse to run programs.This year alone, Vicki and her students have run multiple programs and assisted in many ways within our community. We are so thankful...
December Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Angelica Angelica began volunteering with GiGi's Playhouse Tampa this year in conjunction with fulfilling the requirements of her Bachelor's Program at USF. Angelica is majoring in Psychology and has a passion for working with individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities. She has been helping with a multitude of...
November Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Leslie Leslie began volunteering with GiGi's Playhouse Tampa this year in conjunction with fulfilling the requirements of her Bachelor's Program at USF. Leslie is majoring in Psychology and has a passion for working with individuals with Down syndrome. Not only does she help with any task that we give...
October Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Bryn Bryn began volunteering with GiGi's Playhouse Tampa at the beginning of her freshman year of high school (2020). She chose GiGi’s after it was recommended to her. She felt it was the perfect fit for her since she loves working with kids. She's mostly volunteered with Leaps &...
September Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Cecilia Cecilia joined GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa in the fall of 2020 as a volunteer with the LMNOP Program. During her time with us, she has taken on additional roles, such as attending the Glazer Children’s Museum Sunshine Day on the last Sunday of each month. In addition, she has...
August Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Nicki Rawlings Nick Rawlings is a founding parent of GiGi's Playhouse Tampa, which opened in August 2018. She has been a key leader in forming the playhouse and keeping it operational since it opened, and continues to be involved. Most recently, Nicki brought the Cheer Gems Program to the...
July Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Yan Ping Yan Ping joined GiGi's Playhouse Tampa in 2019 as a parent. She quickly became involved in volunteering. She has helped with many programs and events and has recently become our Math Coordinator. Leading the Math Tutoring Program, Yan Ping is a huge asset to our playhouse family....
1st Year of Amina Grace Speech and Language Program Recap
1st Year of Amina Grace Speech and Language Program Ends on a High Note The Amina Grace Speech and Language Program has provided GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa participants the opportunity to build on their existing communication skills with individualized therapy sessions. With the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program, GiGi’s Playhouse...
June Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Yaneisy Yaneisy just recently joined GiGi's Playhouse Tampa. She began as a volunteer to fulfill college hours and has since become very involved in leading programs and helping with other projects. Yaneisy jumped right in and hit the ground running by offering to lead several programs this summer while...
April Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Michelle Michelle joined GiGi's Playhouse Tampa this year as an intern. Michelle helps with many different projects around the playhouse including data entry, events, cleaning and administrative tasks. She always comes eager to learn and help, and always with a positive attitude. We are extremely fortunate to have Michelle as...
May Volunteer Spotlight
Kyra joined GiGi's Playhouse Tampa in the fall of 2019 and has continuously volunteered ever since. Kyra helps with many different projects and tasks around the playhouse and leads our Down to Dance Program. She is an amazing dancer, advocate and volunteer. Kyra has also recruited some of classmates to...