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Yardi is committed to supporting the community in every city where our offices are housed. Each year, the company distributes philanthropic aid<\/a> to organizations selected by its employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2022, Yardi offices supported more than 350 nonprofits worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Meet GiGi\u2019s Playhouse of Cleveland<\/a>, Ohio. Initially founded in 2003 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Cleveland opened in January 2016 as the 28th Playhouse. GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Cleveland is an achievement center that changes lives through the consistent delivery of almost 20 free educational, therapeutic-based and career development programs for individuals with Down Syndrome, their families and the community\u2014currently serving over 530 families in Northeast Ohio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThrough these free programs and our Generation G Campaign for global acceptance, GiGi\u2019s Playhouse and its network of 57 Playhouses across the US and Mexico empower families by maximizing opportunities for daily achievement and lasting acceptance,\u201d said Lizz Maxwell, site director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure lasting acceptance, GiGi\u2019s Playhouse shows the world what individuals with Down syndrome can achieve as students, co-workers, volunteers, friends and valued community members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Cleveland continues to grow its research-driven, purposeful programs, all at no cost to families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe want to grow our Amina Grace Speech and Language Program, as well as work towards our strategic vision of opening GiGi University for our adults,\u201d shared Maxwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funding from Yardi has helped in the instrumental education and belief of GiGi\u2019s Playhouse participants, from manipulatives and resources to the vital therapies they offer. Every dollar is spent on improving the Playhouse and serving the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GiGiFit Kid\u2019s Squat Jump<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer classes at the Playhouse focus on improving various activities, particularly their variation of a squat jump. Practicing all summer, the kids standing up from a chair and using that momentum to jump forward works to build muscle in the hips and quadriceps, vital for everyday activities like running and playing. Watch a video<\/a> of the kids perfecting their squat jumps last summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reaching for the sky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Libby Farrell, GiGi\u2019s Playhouse\u2019s Speech Language Pathologist, has been working with Kash during their current Amina Grace Speech and Language Program session. Libby and Kash instantly cultivated a powerful rapport, which provides a secure foundation for Kash\u2019s continued growth, communication and achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kash shows up with enthusiasm and curiosity for his Amina Grace Speech and Language session each week. These characteristics are critical to his communication success. Kash is a multi-modal communicator; he uses various communication modes, including sounds, words, ASL signs, facial expressions and pictures. Kash is engaged during sessions as they move through various activities that he chooses, each of which is embedded with communication opportunities. He is curious and willing to explore new tools, such as picture communication boards and speech-generating devices, that allow him to express himself better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But most of all, Kash does ordinary things in extraordinary ways: Just like the rest of us, sometimes Kash needs some \u201chelp.\u201d He lets you know by assessing the ASL sign, which requires an upward hand lift. In Kash\u2019s unique way, though, his hand shoots up as high as he can reach, and his request for help does not go unnoticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested volunteers can be involved with GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Cleveland\u2019s achievement center, offering various volunteer opportunities, from tutoring, program assisting, greeters, cleaning, events and committees. Complete a volunteer form from their website or contact their operations manager, Mary Makulinski, at mmakulinski@gigisplayhouse.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find future non-profit profiles at https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/category\/giving<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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