Celebrating Community: Our Experience at Global Payments’ Worldwide Day of Service
Lask week, we had the incredible opportunity to take part in Global Payments’ Worldwide Day of Service, an annual tradition that brings together hundreds of team members from across the company to give back to their communities. This year was extra special — not only was it their largest Worldwide...
Meet the Cutest Auction Item at This Year’s ‘i have a voice’ Gala: A Goldendoodle Puppy!
Our 'i have a voice' Gala is known for unforgettable auction moments, and this year, one very special guest is stealing the spotlight: a Goldendoodle puppy donated by Southern Skies Doodles! Win this adorable furry friend at this year's auction! This isn’t just any puppy. Raised on a therapy dog...
Meet Wilder – The Face of 2025’s ‘i have a voice’ Gala
This year, we are thrilled to introduce you to Wilder, the shining face of this year's 'i have a voice' Gala! At just 5 years old, Wilder already has a remarkable journey filled with joy, resilience, and milestones that inspire everyone who knows him. Wilder joined us on our float...
History Maker. Barrier Breaker. Inspiring Leader. Don’t miss your chance to meet her at this year’s Gala!
At just 17 years old, Kayla Kosmalski is already making history and inspiring hearts across the nation. Born with Down syndrome, Kayla has never let a diagnosis define her. From the time she was a little girl, asking Santa for a stage at age three, Kayla has been a natural...
Jamestown Property Management Spreads Disability Pride Nationwide with a Supply Drive for GiGi’s Atlanta
At GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta, we believe in the power of community and recently, that power came to life in a beautiful way thanks to Jamestown Property Management. A simple Google search turned into an incredible display of generosity and support! In celebration of Disability Pride Month, the team at Jamestown...
Sweet Treats and Big Hearts: Celebrating Elle’s Sweet Shop
At just 7 years old, Elle is already making a big impact in her community and at GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta! On June 26, Elle set up Elle’s Sweet Shop at the corner near her school, welcoming friends, neighbors, and passersby with cookies, Rice Krispie treats, lemonade, water, bracelets, and lots...
PDI Technologies Interns Lend a Hand in GiGi’s Kitchen Adults
At GiGi’s Playhouse, community partnerships mean everything and when those partnerships involve enthusiastic young people who want to make a difference, the impact is even sweeter! This summer, we were thrilled to welcome a group of college interns from PDI Technologies to GiGi’s Kitchen Adult for a special service day....
Now Enrolling: Fall Adult Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta!
Enrollment is now open for our Fall 2025 adult programs! We are proud to offer two impactful and purposeful opportunities—GiGi’s Achievers and GiGi Prep—designed to empower our adults with Down syndrome to reach their highest potential through continued learning, independence, and personal growth. GiGi’s Achievers Thursdays at the Playhouse The...
Volunteer Spotlight: Freya Thomas — A Heart for Helping and a Passion for Purpose
When Freya Thomas first walked through the doors of GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta in March 2024, she was simply looking for a place to fulfill her volunteer hours as a member of the Milton High School Honor Society. What she found instead was something much more meaningful — a vibrant, welcoming...
Elisha McKenzie: A Zumba Star, Self-Advocate, and Community Leader
At just 22 years old, Elisha McKenzie is already living proof of what it means to follow your dreams and inspire others along the way. A vibrant and driven young woman with Down syndrome, Elisha has built a powerful resume of advocacy, leadership, and joy — all fueled by her...
Gratitude in Action: Global Payments Spends Their Service Day at GiGi’s Playhouse
We were thrilled to welcome a fantastic group of volunteers from Global Payments to GiGi’s Playhouse for their annual service day! Their team brought incredible energy, heart, and hands-on support that made a big impact on our adult programs. The day was filled with connection, fun, and lots of smiles....
Honoring Nora Michaelis: A Champion for Inclusion and Teen Mentorship
At GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta, we have the honor of working alongside some truly remarkable young people—but few shine as brightly as Nora Michaelis, founder of our teen mentoring program, bEquals. Nora, a 17-year-old junior from Milton, Georgia, is not only changing lives—she’s changing the way the world views Down syndrome....