GiGi’s Educator Symposium: helping everyone reach their full potential
We’ve all been there before. We have an ambitious goal — at school, at work, at the gym — and as insurmountable as the goal may seem, we know we can accomplish it; we just need the right tools. At GiGi’s Playhouse, we provide those tools. We believe that individuals...
February 2025 Newsletter
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS NEWS FREE PROGRAMS 61 LOCATIONS GLOBAL ACCEPTANCE A word from the Chief Belief Officer, Nancy Gianni Sometimes, it's hard for me to believe how far GiGi's Playhouse has come. What started as a crazy dream has turned into something truly remarkable - the 61 Playhouses we've...
January 2025 Newsletter
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS NEWS FREE PROGRAMS 61 LOCATIONS GLOBAL ACCEPTANCE A word from the Chief Belief Officer, Nancy Gianni Hello GiGi's Change Makers! Our voice is growing STRONGER! Last month, as GiGi and I were getting ready for Christmas, I heard some exciting news: the Governor of New York...
Changing the conversation: GiGi’s Playhouse educates and advocates
Sometimes, the smallest interactions spark the most meaningful change. Last month, Fox News published a heartwarming article about the joys and challenges of raising a child with Down syndrome. The piece was uplifting and inspiring — exactly the kind of representation the Down syndrome community deserves. But there was a...
Changing the Game: NFL Players Support GiGi’s Playhouse for ‘My Cause My Cleats’
Sometimes, exposure makes all the difference. This year, as NFL fans fought through their food comas to watch their favorite team during Thanksgiving weekend, many saw special cleats. These cleats didn’t have “Nike,” “Adidas,” or “Jordan” etched on the side; instead, they had a different organization scribbled across them: GiGi’s...
A New Chapter in Acceptance: ‘GiGi’s Journey’
Books are powerful tools; after all, they can transport readers to magical, mythical lands that exist solely within the pages of the story. But stories don’t just send readers to fictitious places. Fiction and nonfiction books alike can help readers understand real places, people, and topics. And sometimes, stories can...
December 2024 Newsletter
FREE PROGRAMS 61 LOCATIONS GLOBAL ACCEPTANCE A Word from the Chief Belief Officer - Nancy Gianni Hello GiGi's Change Makers! Can you believe it?!? The year is almost over! As I reflect on 2024, I am so grateful for our incredible GiGi's network! From opening our 59th, 60th, and 61st...
Speaking up: GiGi’s Participants are inspiring the world!
Public speaking isn’t exactly for the faint of heart. Let’s face it: whether it’s for school, work, or a public event, the thought of giving a speech or presentation makes most of us uneasy, and for good reason; it’s scary. Stepping on stage, speaking in front of a crowd, revealing...
November 2024 Newsletter
FREE PROGRAMS 61 LOCATIONS GLOBAL ACCEPTANCE A Word from the Chief Belief Officer - Nancy Gianni Hello GiGi's Change Makers! Sometimes, it is so hard to stay in the moment. Last weekend, with 66 GiGi's locations and startups represented at the GiGi's Annual Leadership Conference, was not one of those...
MYTHBUSTING: Can People with Down Syndrome Vote?
(“Myth-busting” is a new multi-part blog series where we tackle all things Down syndrome: misconceptions, half-truths, and fabrications. We’re setting the record straight, once and for all.) “Rock the vote.” “Let your voice be heard.” Your vote matters.” As Americans, we’ve all heard these sayings again and again, especially during...
Building Bridges: GiGi’s Changes Lives through Community Businesses
Local businesses are the heart of every community. While platforms like Amazon have made online shopping more popular than ever, there’s still no substitute for stepping into a local shop — a florist, coffee shop, or countless other brick-and-mortars — and interacting with local employees and businesses owners. Entering small businesses allows consumers...
October 2024 Newsletter
It's our Birthday! GiGi's Playhouse is turning 21 this October! FREE PROGRAMS 61 LOCATIONS GLOBAL ACCEPTANCE A Word from the Chief Belief Officer - Nancy Gianni Hello GiGi's Change Makers! When I opened the first GiGi's Playhouse 21 years ago, I never dreamt I would be here today to tell...
