Atlanta Golf Classic 2021, what a day we had!
Thank you Atlanta, we had a very successful golf tournament and it is all because of you! We thank our tournament sponsors, Metalfrio Solutions, PNC Bank, McAlister's Deli, Brasfield & Gorrie, Verisail Partners, Hollandsworth Construction, Vanguard Commercial Flooring and our numerous hole sponsors and silent auction donors. We had over...
Grace Key, Candidly Kind
My friend, Grace Key, business women, influencer, student and so much more, was gracious enough to share her story at our 10th Anniversary 'i have a Voice' Gala this past Friday. I had never heard her in a speakers role before and was unsure as what to expect... she surpassed...
Can you Dance?
We are very fortunate to have volunteers that are willing to share their love of DANCE. Dance is a great form of exercise, while learning how to move as a team, improve your strength and coordination, and have lots of fun! Tequila Wilkes is one of those volunteers. Tequila has...
GiGi’s Spotlight– Jolee
Jolee is a 9 year old who loves to hula hoop! A skill made possible by GiGi’s Playhouse! Jolee began weekly PT and OT at GiGi’s Playhouse when she was 6 months old and hasn’t slowed down since. For the last 9 years, Jolee has enjoyed cooking club, dance class,...
We are coming back to Atlanta this Fall for Crawlers and Walkers!
Our Thursday morning Crawlers and Walkers is coming back to Atlanta. We will be meeting weekly from 10 to 12PM at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2461 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305 starting September 9th. This group is an excellent way to not only get expert help from our experts but also...
Wesley Ford has a Voice!
2021 has been quite a year for our very own Wesley Ford! We are very fortunate to have one of our EPIC members, Wesley, join The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD), where he was one of the four new appointees from around the state by Governor Brian Kemp! The...
We Accepted the GiGiFit Acceptance Challenge (GFAC)!
What a GREAT day we had on June 5th! We had 28 teams with 168 participants from around the country accept the challenge for GiGi's Playhouse Atlanta and raise over $20K.As a network GiGi's Playhouse had over 144,000 people move for acceptance. We were one of 63 Challenge events put...
A family’s perspective about GiGiFit Acceptance Challenge.
We love participating in the annual GiGiFit Acceptance Challenge! We’ve been doing it almost every year since my son, Charlie, was born with Down Syndrome. It’s a great way to join the rest of the community for a day of exercise and fun, but more importantly as a means of...
Jack and Jill of America: Atlanta Chapter is making a difference!
Jack and Jill of America: Atlanta Chapter is committed to ensuring all children have the same opportunities in life and making a difference in the lives of families in the Atlanta community. They worked toward this mission by donating 25 bags of sensory items to GiGi's Playhouse Atlanta! ...
Jenna Quigley – Staying Connected through a Pandemic
Jenna Quigley, a woman with Down syndrome, is doing an incredible job staying connected to her friends and working towards her goals while safe at home during this pandemic! Jenna has had a computer for over 10 years, but wasn't interested in it until the pandemic started. Now, Jenna independently...
McAlister’s Deli & GiGi’s Playhouse are celebrating World Down Syndrome Day!
The relationship between McAlister's Deli and GiGi's Playhouse is one for the books! This inclusive restaurant is celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. McAlister's Deli locations in Roswell and Midtown are donating a percentage of their sales for the week (03/14-03/21) to GiGi's Playhouse Atlanta in support of GiGi's mission and...
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Join us for a National Volunteer Orientation!
Hello! Thank you so much for your interest in becoming a volunteer at GiGi's Playhouse Roswell. We rely on our volunteers to make our programs possible! Join us for a free, virtual, and interactive volunteer orientation to learn about the GiGi’s Playhouse organization and ways you can get involved at...