Relationship Building for a Global Community
Providing us with a sense of belonging, support, and shared purpose, communities are sources of friendship, identity, and mutual aid.
The Virtual Playhouse was formed with a goal of providing opportunities and a virtual platform for people to come together, regardless of geographic boundaries, to exchange ideas, seek advice, and foster meaningful relationships.
Virtual Community Groups and Programs
Would you benefit from a virtual community group or community program? This year, we strive to form community groups that you need/want. Please share with us your ideas or any needs you may have in this brief survey.
We are growing our community on Facebook. Can you help us out? Please follow us on the GiGi’s Playhouse Virtual Playhouse Facebook page and share. Thank you!
Participants and Families Find Community with the Virtual Playhouse
Virtual Playhouse participants and families share their experiences of finding community, growth, and achievement. We are so happy our Virtual Playhouse community is growing and thriving! Do you have a personal story you would like to share about your participation with the Virtual Playhouse? Please share here!
Noah
“We enjoy GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse for everything it represents. Inclusion, compassion, growth, understanding and most of all FUN! To engage in an activity with other children and their families is a gift and a reminder that we are not alone, and that we are a mighty community of fierce love and determination!”
Jeremy
Along with other families, volunteers, staff and supporters, “During the month of May, we set a GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge – Virtual Movement goal. Jeremy was excited every time we went out to walk, and we were so proud to see him meet his fitness goals. This challenge allowed him to share his goals and achievements with family and friends,” welcoming them to experience the GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse community.
Robert
Robert uses his talents to support the GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse community as a volunteer. “I know that I can help bring people together through dance,” Robert says. “I want to make the world a better place through dance.”
Please see the Virtual Playhouse blogs for more photos and stories.
A Note of Gratitude: Galen’s Growth and Milestones with GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse
“Dear GiGi’s Virtual Team, We want you to know how much we love your programs and teachers. You have made a profound difference in our lives, and it’s hard to believe how much growth has happened for Galen since he started attending programs in September!” New Signs of Communication: The Impact of LMNOP “Galen signed…
Forming friendships through volunteering
“Every program I go to makes me smile. After a few weeks, the regular attendees knew me, and I know them, so it feels like we are forming meaningful friendships through the programs.” Annika got involved in GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse programs, as well as physical programs at the San Diego playhouse, in hopes to gain…
Celebrating Team Jade: Leading the Charge for Acceptance in the Virtual GiGiFIT Challenge
We are so thrilled to highlight our first team to reach $1,000 in our GiGiFIT Acceptance Virtual Movement Challenge this year! This incredible team is using our peer-to-peer fundraising event to raise funds to support the virtual free programming offered to families worldwide. They believe in acceptance for ALL and are changing the way the…