GiGi University Des Moines Registration Opens

GiGi University Des Moines January 12 – May 7, 2015    Don’t wait to get started on your GiGi University Application for the Spring 2015 session! There are 3 parts to the application and they all must be turned in before the deadline. The GiGi University program is application based to ensure each learner is giving…

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Stars Shine Bright

Stars Shine Bright for GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines: Local Playhouse Recognized By National Achievement Office At International Conference November 11, 2014 (DES MOINES, IA): GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers announced 5 prestigious awards at its Annual Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois on Saturday, November 8, where nearly 200 board members, volunteers and staff from 30…

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Bo is in Our Arms Where He Will Stay!

Our path to adopting Bo has been full of twists and turns, but has led us to an amazing, sweet, perfect son.  On July 28, 2014, we finally had Bo in our arms where he will stay! GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines has been a huge part of our story.  We were the first recipients of…

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Callen’s Super Buddy

In all of his four years, Callen has never met a stranger. He greets everyone he passes with an enthusiastic “Hi!” He gets handed from adult to adult in pretty much every social situation he’s in. He high fives kids at the baseball fields and playgrounds. It is truly amazing how this tiny little kid…

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Carsten’s Super Buddy

Meet Carsten. Who knew that eight years ago one little person could make such a difference in a family and community’s life. And even though the blue eyes, requests for cookies, or Scooby Doo might grab your attention – if you take the time to get to know Carsten you’ll understand just a little of…

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Thank You to our Volunteers

   Des Moines volunteers make a difference every day at GiGi’s Playhouse. GiGi’s Playhouse recently honored its volunteers with a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner hosted by its Board of Directors at Mama LaCona’s Restaurant. In 2013, GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines is thankful to have received over 1,467 hours of volunteer service from    Volunteers at GiGi’s…

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Stars Shine Bright in Des Moines

November 25, 2013 (URBANDALE, IA): GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers announced 4 prestigious awards at its 10th Anniversary International Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois on Saturday, November 9. The “Super Star” award is given to a Playhouse that continually displays excellence in all aspects of mission readiness, programming, business operations and fundraising events. GiGi’s Playhouse…

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