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Park Ridge Shines Brightly – Inclusion Revolution
We are happy to sponsor a star in the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce's 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗹𝘆 star sculpture program. May we present 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! This beautiful sculpture was painted by the very talented residents at Misericordia, Heart of Mercy, all who...
National Speech Pathologist Day
Happy National Speech Pathologist Day! We are grateful to have many wonderful SLPs throughout the GiGi’s Playhouse network delivering the Amina Grace 1:1 Speech and Language program to kids and adults every day! Last year was a challenging year for all and...
Amina Grace 1:1 Speech and Language Highlight – Jimmy
Jimmy has been working hard weekly in the Amina Grace 1:1 Speech and Language program at GiGi's Playhouse Rochester. This program provides a unique opportunity for adults to be able to work on their important communication skills. Jimmy's Mom Laura shares a little...
2020 – Oh What a Year it Was!
By Anne Marie Brown, Executive Director We never could have imagined what 2020 had in store for us as we sat celebrating 2019 and looking forward with excitement to the year ahead. In a year of challenges and uncertainty, the programs we support pivoted and charged...
Amina Grace 1:1 Speech and Language Highlight – Stephen
"Stephen has participated in the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program since it began at GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County two years ago. Prior to the program, Stephen struggled to be able to articulate some of his words, which was very frustrating for him and...
NADS “A Star is Born” Fashion Show
We had the pleasure of joining the 500+ people in attendance at the National Association for Down Syndrome's 'A Star is Born' Fashion show in Rosemont on Sunday. Our Executive Director, Anne Marie Brown, spoke and shared Amina's story, how the Amina Grace Memorial...
Amina Grace Garden Harvesting
We had a great time harvesting vegetables with the after program last week at Misericordia, Heart of Mercy. As part of this program, the residents participate in the care of the vegetables both inside the greenhouse and in the outside garden beds within the Amina...
Amina Grace Speech and Language Spotlight: Caiden
3-year-old Caiden works hard in the Amina Grace Speech & Language program at GiGi's Playhouse Hoffman Estates each week. He is currently working on yes/no and wh- type questions, specifically who questions such as- Who is tired? Who is sad?, as a means to expand...
Amina Grace Garden Dedication and Blessing
What a beautiful evening for the dedication and blessing of the Amina Grace Garden at Misericordia Heart of Mercy. The Amina Grace Garden sits right in the heart of Misericordia’s Mercy Village for all the residents to enjoy. Sister Rosemary Connelly and Father Jack...
Growing Our Community
We are excited to share the 2018 annual report – Growing Our Community – produced by one of our partner organizations Misericordia, Heart of Mercy. The Amina Grace Gardens vertical hydroponic garden program is featured on the front and back covers. You can read about...
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Park Ridge, IL 60068-3251
