Celebrating Siblings at This Year’s ‘i have a voice’ Gala
On Sunday, July 14, we hosted a special photo shoot that shined a spotlight on the incredible siblings of our participants with Down syndrome. This event was not just about capturing beautiful moments; it was about celebrating the unique and powerful bonds that form within these families. Many of the...
Inspiring Generosity
At GiGi's Playhouse Atlanta, we witness countless acts of generosity and community spirit, but some stories stand out for their sheer encouraging impact. Today, we want to share the inspiring tale of young Zachary, a dedicated participant at GiGi's Playhouse whose Best of All moment touched all our hearts. Zachary,...
The Ripple Effect in Full Force: A Tale of Community and Compassion
On April 12, we witnessed a beautiful example of the GiGi's Playhouse ripple effect in action! It all started with a simple connection and blossomed into an extraordinary display of generosity and teamwork, underscoring the power of community spirit. The Haymon family, dear neighbors of our Board Vice President, Dani...
Celebrating Milestones and Looking Ahead: A New Chapter at the Playhouse
Here We Grow! On January 6, 2024, the doors to our new and improved Playhouse officially opened! This moment marked a significant milestone in our journey, one that wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support of our incredible community. Over the past year, we've been hard at work fundraising,...
Embracing Inclusivity: A Heartwarming Day at GiGi’s Atlanta
In a world that often seems divided, where language barriers can create feelings of isolation, there are places that shine as beacons of unity and acceptance. GiGi's Atlanta strives to be such a place, and today, a new family walked through ours doors, seeking not just a program but a...
Why attend GiGi’s Educator Symposium: Teaching Strategies for Individuals with Down Syndrome?
(Reposted from GiGi's Playhouse, Inc.) The GiGi’s Educator Symposium is FREE, VIRTUAL and INFORMATIVE! Are you interested in Learning from a team of experienced educators and therapists? Learning strategies for teaching individuals with Down syndrome to implement on Monday? Learning how individuals with Down syndrome learn best? Learning the “why”...
2024 Board Strategic Retreat
As the new year unfolds, GiGi's Atlanta is gearing up for our best year ever guided by a recently concluded strategic planning retreat. On Saturday, January 20, the Board and Staff met to discuss and plan goals for 2024, standards of execution, risk management, and the exciting lineup of fundraising...
Volunteer Spotlight on our Hispanic Community
The Hispanic Community has turned out for GiGi's Atlanta! We are blown away by the support of time, talents, and innovative ideas! First we were graced with the incredible skills of Celi Viloria, of CeliOrganizer. She and her team spent hours sorting through an array of tutoring tools, games, art...
New Year, New Playhouse, New Programs!
With 2023 quickly coming to a close, we at GiGi's Playhouse Atlanta have a lot to be grateful for. We are grateful to our families for trusting us to provide meaningful programs and a community. We are grateful to our volunteers for being our boots on the ground to make...
Expansion Update: Paint!
GiGi's Atlanta has been honored with so many organizations and volunteers lending their expertise, time, and donations! This week we have been joined by the wonderful people at Graydaze Contracting to help with our painting needs! Their employees are not only donating the paint but their time and professionalism to...
