Generation G Step To Accept Across America Challenge

In these unprecedented times, we have so many questions. Will we be able to host our 5k & walk? Would it be safe? What would it look like? It’s true, there are so many uncertainties, but one thing is certain- we will always find a way to be TOGETHER and promote ACCEPTANCE. This year will…

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Program Spotlight: Fantastic Friends

Fantastic Friends is a fun purposeful & social gathering for adults with Down syndrome, their peers and the community. Supports the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. Recommended for Adults 18+. Fantastic Friends is every Friday besides the 3rd Friday of the month from 7:00pm…

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Program Spotlight: GiGi’s Kitchen Kids

GiGi’s Kitchen is designed to emphasize the importance of health and wellness through nutrition education, kitchen safety, food preparation, social activities and a shared meal/snack. Under the guidance of program leaders, participants will learn about and progress through skills including measurements, food handling, knife skills, ingredient identification, palette expansion, and nutrition. Participants will be introduced to…

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We Have Some Exciting News to Share!

Thank you Variety- the Children’s Charity for believing in the potential of individuals with Down syndrome! Variety- the Children’s Charity has generously awarded us with a grant for $11,576 to renovate our kitchen. Variety- the Children’s Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill or living with special needs.…

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Thank you Variety- the Children’s Charity!

We Have Exciting News to Share!  Thank you Variety- the Children’s Charity for believing in the potential of individuals with Down syndrome! Variety- the Children’s Charity has generously awarded us with a grant for $11,576 to renovate our kitchen, and as you can see from Paul’s and Leanne’s reactions we’re beyond excited! Variety- the Children’s Charity is dedicated…

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Thank you Variety- the Children’s Charity!

We Have Exciting News to Share!  Thank you Variety- the Children’s Charity for believing in the potential of individuals with Down syndrome! Variety- the Children’s Charity has generously awarded us with a grant for $11,576 to renovate our kitchen, and as you can see from Paul’s and Leanne’s reactions we’re beyond excited! Variety- the Children’s Charity is dedicated…

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Yoga for GiGi’s 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

We had a great group of yogi’s who ventured out into the hot summer sun to do yoga in the park benefitting GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines on Saturday, July 27th! The event raised $875, this will continue to provide free purposeful programming to kids and adults with Down syndrome to achieve their best of all!…

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Fun night out at the Iowa Cubs Game!!

    Thank you Des Moines Pub Crawl and the Iowa Cubs for supporting GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines this past weekend. The rain couldn’t stop all the people from attending and having fun on and off the field. Addi enjoyed running down on the field, tossing around the baseball and saying hi to everyone that…

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Meet our Summer Intern!

Hello, my name is Gillian Staten, and I just recently graduated from Iowa State University, where I majored in Child, Adult, and Family Services. During my major, I focused heavily on children and youth options. I have been working with children since I was about 13 years old. I began working with children when I…

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