Allie’s Vibrant Artwork Turned Mural
In September of 2023 GiGi's Playhouse Cincinnati celebrated a significant milestone—our first birthday! The occasion was marked by the unveiling of a spectacular mural that now adorns the Playhouse, a colorful depiction of the Cincinnati skyline. What makes this mural truly special is that it is an original creation by...
A Little Extra Luck: GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati’s Inaugural Gala
Step into a world of celebration, inspiration, and acceptance as GiGi's Playhouse Cincinnati invites you to their inaugural "A Little Extra Luck" Gala. Set to take place on Saturday, March 16th at the Oasis Conference Center, this event promises an unforgettable night dedicated to celebrating the extra luck that comes...
GiGi’s Playhouse on WLWT!
On Tuesday, January 23rd, the vibrant community of GiGi's Playhouse Cincinnati took center stage on WLWT News. The news segment featured an insightful interview with Board Vice-President Anna Shelton and participant Grace Ingle, shedding light on the mission of GiGi's Playhouse and the impactful programs it offers. The duo encouraged...
Get to Know Kim Pohorence: Speech-Language Pathologist at GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati
Meet Kim! Kim Pohorence is a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a remarkable journey that intertwines professional expertise with a personal mission. Kim is not only a seasoned professional with five years of experience but also a proud parent of a child with Down syndrome. This unique combination has shaped...
We’re excited to host our dueling pianos fundraiser in February!
After recently opening our doors, we're thrilled to host our annual fundraiser soon! This fun evening of DUELING PIANOS will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Oasis Conference Center in Loveland. In addition to dueling pianos, the event will include dinner, dessert, an open...
Let’s accept and celebrate our differences
An editorial by GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati team member Fred Brushaber A mother in tears. She just found out that her child is different. She worries about how cruel the world will be to her son. She worries about job discrimination, housing discrimination and discrimination in all aspects of life. How...
Why GiGi’s-Amy
Amy is the fearless leader of the GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati startup team. She also serves as our board president. Amy lives in Cincinnati with her husband Adam and their three children: Gage (14), Kyle (11) and Kennedy (9). Kennedy has Down syndrome; she’s the reason that Amy is so passionate...
Our recent events: Recaps and ways you can help
It’s been a busy past few weeks for GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati! On Friday, February 11, we had our pre-build open house. This took place in a former FedEx location on Montgomery Road that’s now unused space. It was the perfect place for us to show off how GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati...
Q & A with team member, Nicole White
Nicole White is a proud parent of four children, one of whom has Down syndrome. Nicole has a degree in molecular biology, a master’s degree in business administration and a doctorate in leadership and change management. She works as a research administrator for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and also consults with...
Q & A with startup team member, Ann Poirier
We are so excited to have Ann Poirier on the GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati startup team! Ann is the person who writes all of our blogs, press releases, invitations and more. She was also recently voted in as our board secretary. Ann is the mother of four young children: Lucy (6),...
Where is GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati going to be?!
Where is GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati going to be?! Our goal is to provide life-changing complementary programs the greater Cincinnati Down syndrome community and their families. We are so excited to give you some insight into all the work we are doing behind the scenes and what you can expect to see soon!...
Will you “Believe in Our Build”?
Did you know that our GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati start-up team has been busy looking at potential spaces for our new location?! This is huge! We can’t wait until the day we can finally open our doors and invite so many local families blessed by Down syndrome to experience the magic...
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