Community & Friendship
During Covid when we first launched Virtual programming, we never realized how many new families we would begin to reach! Many families do not live close to a brick and mortar playhouse and because of this they were unable to take advantage of GiGi’s free purposeful programming and meet other families like theirs. But now through GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse families that live in rural communities, who are unable to drive, or who are simply not in the same city as a GiGi’s Playhouse have a virtual community where they feel supported and welcomed!
James has thrived in our virtual GiGi’s Kitchen program as well as our Teen Tastic program. His Mom Pamela tells us, “James is so proud to have cooked meals thru GiGi’s Kitchen that we have really loved. He can’t stop smiling about that!”
Our FREE purposeful programs, and our online community, have given him a chance to learn new skills and to also to make new friends. “James desperately wants friends and GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse is making that possible for him. I am unable to drive so this is James’s only real opportunity to enjoy others his age,” says Pamela.
We are thrilled to have James on our virtual programs, and we know his friends will be equally thrilled to see him on programs again this Fall!
More Than an Internship: Katie’s Impact at GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse
When Katie joined GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse as an intern from Aurora University, she was looking for hands-on experience and an opportunity to grow professionally. What she found was something much bigger: meaningful relationships, valuable learning experiences, and a community that left a lasting impression. At GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse, internships are about more than observing from the sidelines. Interns become…
Meet Gabby: The Familiar Face Behind So Many Virtual Playhouse Programs
Meet Gabby, one of the passionate instructors behind GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse, and learn how she’s helping participants build confidence and friendships online.
Best of All: Joanna’s Journey with Virtual Playhouse
For many families, finding the right program that encourages growth, confidence, and connection can feel overwhelming. For Joanna and her family, the Virtual Playhouse became more than just an online program—it became a place where strength, courage, and joy could flourish. Through participating in GiGiFIT, Joanna discovered abilities she never thought possible, while her family witnessed incredible moments…