Posts Tagged ‘celebrate acceptance’
It’s Not Goodbye but rather See Ya Later!
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun From a Literacy Tutor to the Literacy Coordinator, to Co-Leader of The Cooking Club (now GiGi’s Kitchen), to Recipient of the 2018 Westchester’s Above and Beyond Award for Outstanding Volunteerism (my favorite honor ever), to my present role of Site Manager for the Playhouse, these past 5.5 years…
Read MoreHelp Us To Celebrate Our Volunteers!
“Volunteering is an act of heroism on a grand scale. And it matters profoundly. It does more than help people beat the odds; it changes the odds.” – William J. Clinton GiGi’s Playhouse is 99% volunteer-led. As an organization, we are extremely proud of this. We cannot do what we do without the dedication, motivation, enthusiasm,…
Read MoreVolunteerism, Friendship and Generation G
Volunteers are pivotal to our successes and achievements. Without YOU we would not be able to offer our free and purposeful programs to our families and the community. We also know that volunteering at our playhouses and the other playhouses around the country can have a huge positive impact on our volunteers – whether they…
Read MoreStep To Accept Challenge FAQ’s
Step To Accept Challenge FAQ’s. What is the Step to Accept Challenge? First and foremost, this is a virtual FUNDRAISER for GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester. With the postponement of our fundraisers and continuing uncertainty for 2020 due to COVID-19, we need ALL of our Playhouse families, friends, and supporters to get involved. You can start a…
Read MoreOctober Happenings!
October 2019 – Down Syndrome Awareness Month Pace University – Make A Difference Day! Pace University volunteers are visiting us during Down Syndrome Awareness Month to help make a difference. Join us Saturday, Oct 12th12-2pm for a DSAM celebration and Open House. Invite your friends, family, neighbors, colleagues and more to experience our wonderful Playhouse.…
Read MoreViolet Day!
We would like to share an outstanding story of Playhouse inspiration and what it really means to be Generation G. Generation G is a conscious decision to be better every day. Be Accepting. Be Generous. Be Kind. On Wednesday, April 17th the Student Council from A. MacArthur Barr Middle School in Nanuet, NY organized a…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse, Wizards and Me!
On Saturday, March 23rd the GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester community gathered at the Tappan Hill Mansion to celebrate and raise money to continue to provide free and purposeful therapeutic and educational programs to individuals with Down syndrome. What a fantastic evening! We ate, danced, laughed and listened to some powerful and inspiring speeches. One of those…
Read Morehaving a party? make it a fundraiser!
My husband and I just hosted our annual Oktoberfest party, and for the second year in a row it was a benefit for GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester. Turning a regular party into a fundraiser was easy, and we made about $2,000 for the Playhouse! Here’s how we did it: 1. We ordered a personalizable invitation on…
Read More21 Reasons Why Life Is Better With You, Henry
21 Reasons Why Life Is Better With You, Henry By Erin Wells 21. When I look over your crib to reach in and get you in the morning, you immediately smile and start our day filled with happiness. 20. You always score free cookies from the bakery at the grocery store with your smile, and…
Read MoreNew Site Coordinator Finds Kindred Spirit & So Much More to Love @ GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester
Tuesday Afternoon at the Playhouse From Gabrielle Mason, Site Coordinator since May I was having some trouble getting our sign-in kiosk online so Matthew, 15, and his phenomenal literacy tutor, Lise (pictured below with her great summer literacy guys), went off to start their session. A few minutes later, I popped up to the Learning Lab to ask…
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