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Meet Peter – Best of All
Peter, one of our adult self-advocates, has been involved with GiGi’s Twin Cities Programming for almost four years. Peter is a kind, smart, curious, and thoughtful member of our community. For our in-person programming, he has taken part in Speech skills, Self-Advocacy for Adults, Dance, Fantastic Friends, Theater, EPIC, and Music/Choir just to name a…
Read MoreMeet Carmella – Milly and Ava’s Mom, plus Running for Hennepin County Commissioner – District 6 – Volunteer Spotlight
Carmella visited GiGi’s Playhouse – Twin Cities for the first time at the end of February this year. She visited our playhouse in St. Louis Park, with her daughters Milly, age 4, and Ava, age 6. Carmella and her daughters had an amazing Saturday morning at our playhouse. Milly immediately felt right at home with…
Read MoreStacey – Volunteer Spotlight
Stacey, a Physical Therapist, found out about GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities from our Speech Language Pathologist volunteer, Rae, raving about GiGi’s at her daytime job. (Shout out to Rae for always being an ambassador for GiGi’s in our community, all the time!) In no time, Rae put together a meeting with Santi, Program Manager, Stacey,…
Read MoreMeet Chase – Best of All
Chase just started attending GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities last year. His older brother, Austin, is a volunteer and was able to be a mentor with Chase in EPIC at GiGi’s. Chase loves his family, friends, his dog – Turbo, and his cat – Bucca. He loves playing sports, especially baseball, basketball, and soccer. He is…
Read MoreNancy and Aaron (Big Guy) – Volunteer Spotlight
From the very beginning of our opening for GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities in 2013, Nancy and Aaron (Big Guy) have always been here. Families and participants, especially our teens and adults, as well as families of teens and adults, always know that they can count on Nancy and Big Guy to be there for them.…
Read MoreMeet Adam – Best of All
Adam has been involved with GiGi’s for over a year. He participates in tutoring, yoga, and Young Athletes. He loves everything – including playing with babies, grocery shopping, and making new friends. Thank you Adam, and your entire family, for being part of our GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities community!
Read MoreJen – Volunteer Spotlight
Jen, mother of Erin and Owen, has been involved with GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities for the past three and a half years. Jen first began by participating in programs like Kids Club alongside her children, Erin and Owen, and quickly jumped in to be one of our fantastic volunteer leaders. Jen also encouraged her son,…
Read MoreMeet Annabelle – Best of All
Annabelle has really enjoyed taking part in LMNOP over the past few years, and now she also had the chance to enjoy it virtually through the GiGi’s At Home programs. Annabelle has participated in both Destination Discovery as well as Leaps and Bounds. She tried out GiGiFIT Toddler and Social Skils this past month through…
Read MoreAndrew – Volunteer Spotlight
Andrew joined GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities in November of 2018, immediately after taking part in a volunteer orientation. He has a brother, Mason, with Down syndrome – and came to GiGi’s with a special interest in helping our participants with cooking and nutrition, as well as a strong desire to work with our teens and…
Read MoreMeet Ava – Best of All
Ava’s favorite activity at GiGi’s is Teen Tastic. She loves to hang out with friends, especially if dancing is involved! Her favorite time of year is summer, when her brother and sister are home from college. We are proud to have you Ava, and your family, be part of our community at GiGi’s Playhouse Twin…
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