From Grand Opening Until Now: 4 Years of Changing Lives
Monica: Grand Opening & Now “GiGi's Playhouse Lancaster has opened a whole new world for our daughter Monica. Four years ago, we were excited to have a local Down Syndrome enrichment center available for support, never dreaming that it would become a second home to Monica. She is there several...
Through the Eyes of Santa
“Through the Eyes of Santa” I have been a Santa’s helper for a dozen years or so, wearing the red suit and sitting in the big chair for local attractions, corporate events, family gatherings and church events. I have met all sorts of children (and families) and have heard the...
GiGi’s Challenge is an Eye-Opening Experience for Golfers
It was the most beautiful, sunny day for GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster’s first Golf Tournament. At hole number one, we asked golfers to consider taking the GiGi’s Challenge. The GiGi’s Challenge is a way for golfers to put themselves in the shoes of someone with Down syndrome and experience what it...
Bring Your Grandparents to LMNOP
It is such a heartwarming day when our participants bring their grandparents to LMNOP, Language Music ‘N Our Peeps, at GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster for Grandparents Day each year! LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms...
Ben’s Journey to the Finish Line
“Ben’s Journey to the Finish Line” Meet Ben, one of our awesome GiGi’s participants! A few months before our GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge (GFAC) event in June 2023, Ben started training at a local park with his mom, Janet, since he had never been a runner before. Actually, most of Ben’s life,...
Celebrating Small Wins: Kevin’s Tutoring Success
Participants love GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster because it’s full of excitement, laughter, and friendships! GiGi’s is a place for hard work, celebration, and achievement. Many participants love when the Playhouse is full of commotion, crowds of people, busy programs, and loud music. For other participants like Kevin, they feel the most...
Vision Nights for Believe In Our Build
In the heart of the bustling community of Lancaster, PA, an organization has been steadily evolving over the past three years. Driven by a shared vision and a determination to make a meaningful impact in the Down syndrome community, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster was derived. With each passing day, the demands...
‘i Have a Voice’ Gala
Each year, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster celebrates their participants and overall mission of ‘Changing the Way the World Views Down Syndrome’ with a gala. This year, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster hosted the “i Have a Voice” Gala at the Double Tree Resort in Lancaster on March 25, 2023 The theme of the...
Happy 3rd Birthday GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster!
Three years ago, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster opened its doors to the Down syndrome community and their families. What started off as a small Playhouse with only 4 programs, is now a full Playhouse with 12 programs, many incredible participants, wonderful volunteers and plenty of love. This year, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster...
Volunteer Spotlight: Peg
Our volunteers at GiGi’s Playhouse are one-in-a-million, like Peg! Without her help, and the help of all of our volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to provide our community with such amazing programs and events. Peg is a familiar face around the Playhouse, as she jumps in and volunteers at...
Participant Spotlight: Kaitlyn
Our participants at GiGi’s Playhouse come from all over the county to enjoy the atmosphere and programs that we have to offer. During recent times of quarantine, our Playhouse has made some adjustments to ensure that safety and health is a priority. Many of our participants, including Kaitlyn, have participated...
Volunteer Spotlight: Maggie
October is Down Syndrome Acceptance Month, and we want to put the spotlight on one of our volunteers, Maggie, who has a heart for our participants with Down syndrome! Our volunteers at GiGi’s Playhouse make up the entire organization. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to offer such amazing...