IACA & FIA-Chicago bring a Happy Thanksgiving to GiGi’s Playhouse in Aurora, Ill

December 3, 2024

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1. Leadership Team of FIA and IACA (Left to Right): President Pratibha Jairath, Executive Board Member Kamlesh Kapoor, Director Hemendra Shah, Vice President Sonia Luther, Founder and Chairman Sunil Shah, Jt. Secretary Falguni Sukhadia, President Vinita Gulabani, Secretary Shanu Sinha. ALL PHOTOS: Nilabh Dubey, FIA-Chicago

The Federation of Indian Associations-Chicago (FIA-Chicago) and the Indian American Cultural Association (IACA) came together to make it an unforgettable Thanksgiving for the children and families of GiGi’s Playhouse in Aurora, IL on Nov 27, 2024.

2. Staff of Gigi’s Playhouse with Leadership team of IACA and FIA and special needs children receiving the gifts at Gigi’s Playhouse.

GiGi’s Playhouse, a center for children and adults with Down syndrome, provides free, transformative programs that foster confidence, skills, and independence, a press release from organizers said.

The FIA-IACA Toy and Food Drive brought together volunteers, leaders, and children for an evening of shared laughter and heartfelt moments. The cheerful sounds of children engaging in games and activities resonated throughout the room.

3. Staff of Gigi’s Playhouse with Leadership team of IACA and FIA and special needs children enjoying at Gigi’s Playhouse

Among those who led the initiative were FIA Founder and Chairman Sunil Shah, IACA President Vinita Gulabani, and FIA President Pratibha Jairath. They were joined by Exec. VP Elect Sonia Luther, Joint Secretary Falguni Sukhadia, Director Hemendra Shah, and from IACA by Executive Board representative Kamlesh Kapoor in the effort.

4. Leadership Team of FIA and IACA (Left to Right): Secretary General Nilabh Dubey, Jt. Secretary Falguni Sukhadia, Vice President Sonia Luther, Founder and Chairman Sunil Shah, Executive Board Member Kamlesh Kapoor, President Pratibha Jairath, President Vinita Gulabani.

Behind the scenes, IACA Secretary Shanu Sinha played an indispensable role, organizers said, coordinating with GiGi’s Playhouse to ensure every aspect of the event was carefully planned, as it was high security facility.

Exec. VP Elect (FIA-Chicago) Chandini Duvvuri’s efforts in purchasing toys from various stores, along with Shanu Sinha’s collection and sourcing of additional food items, came together to make it a successful endeavor.

FIA Secretary General Nilabh Dubey captured the event with pictures.

For more information about GiGi’s Playhouse, visit www.gigisplayhouse.org/foxvalley. To learn more about IACA and FIA, visit their official websites at www.iacachicago.com and www.fia-il.us.