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.
🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Devin 🌟
Meet Devin, one of our amazing GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse volunteers! This summer, she brought her passion for helping others to several programs, including the Summer Literacy Program, GiGi’s Kitchen Adult, and Friends Fun Fitness Teen. “I wanted to get involved due to my love of helping others,” Devin shared. “Advocating for and looking out for…
Celebrating a “Best of All” Moment at the Virtual Playhouse
At the Virtual Playhouse, we get to witness so many incredible moments of growth and Haslyn’s journey is one that truly inspires us. “From holding a dance pose just a little longer to nailing a new Taekwondo move or powering through an extra rep in GiGiFIT, she continues to grow stronger, more confident, and incredibly…
Literacy Tutors Make a Difference: Lena’s Best of All Moments
At GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse, every tutoring session is more than just practice—it’s a step toward building confidence, independence, and a love of learning. Our volunteer tutors work one-on-one with participants, helping them reach their goals both inside and outside the classroom. And sometimes, those moments of growth show up in the most exciting ways. For…