Generation G
Generation G is a MOVEMENT - Standing for people of all different abilities and their rights to dignity, opportunity, and global acceptance. Generation G is a MINDSET - Finding the inner strength to harness the good and take action. Generation G is an ACTION PLAN - Engaging families, volunteers, donors,...
Angels from San Diego
From Nancy Gianni, President and GiGi's Mom: I always struggle to describe GiGi's because each location and each connection means so much to so many people - all in very different ways. To some families it is a learning center, to others a support center, to others a place to volunteer,...
An Unexpected Blessing: Jaida’s Amazing Journey
Jaida is a blessing we never saw coming and we are so grateful for. As a daycare owner and parents of a 20+ year old, my husband and I knew we were done having children. Or so we thought. One day, this beautiful child was brought to our in-home daycare...
A Daily Stand for Global Acceptance
GiGi and Sam at one of their many dance recitals at Bataille Academie of the Danse. Friends: today we come to you with troubling news – news that demonstrates why GiGi’s Playhouse fights so hard every day for Global Acceptance. We BELIEVE that people of...
Heroes BELIEVE: Kristen and Katelynn!
There are heroes among us every day. Children, adults, parents, siblings, volunteers, donors, and more. Here is one of their stories from the 2016 GiGi's Playhouse Calendar shoot: I believe that heroes don't always have capes or shiny armors; heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers...
From Our Nashville Playhouse : Sylvie’s Story
GiGi's Playhouse offers 30+ FREE Educational and Therapeutic programs advancing literacy, math, motor skills, speech, nutrition, fitness, career skills and more. One of the most successful programs at GiGi's Playhouses across the nation is Language Music N' Our Peeps (LMNOP). LMNOP guides parents and infants through learning basic sign language...
GiGi’s : Stronger Together
30 GiGi's Playhouses from around the country and in Mexico participated in our 6th Annual GiGi's Board Conference at the Schaumburg Convention Center. It was 3 days of inspiration, education, networking and fun! #StrongerTogether The conference ended with a banquet where our adult interns with Down...
Having a best friend is natural… She has a best friend!!!
We often wondered what will it be like for Katelynn to make friends and build lasting friendships, like we wish for all of our children and ourselves... Katelynn had the privilege to attend a wonderful Early Childhood Program in Libertyville, IL this past year. The program was rich in acceptance,...
GiGi’s Playhouse- Inspiring our communities, one individual at a time
Two years ago, I did not have a personal connection to Down syndrome. 2 years ago I sent in an email to see if I could help. I picked up my camera and went to visit the brand new GiGi's Playhouse-Syracuse to take pictures at their Open Play. I watched,...
Be the Change – A Down Syndrome Awareness Month Challenge
You can Be the Change for Down syndrome. To kick off Down Syndrome Awareness month, we are asking the question: "What are you doing this month to spread awareness and achievements?". Comment and share our posts with your friends and family. Post your pictures and videos with us on our social...
Down syndrome Awareness month
Tomorrow marks the start Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Throughout the month of October and continuing through the rest of the year, GiGi's Playhouse celebrates the Down syndrome by recognizing the potential that children and adults with Ds have. Through innovative and goal-oriented programs, offered at no cost to our families, GiGi's...
Here’s a sneak peak……
Hugs+Mugs has been busy preparing for Gigi Fest - All of our mentors and interns have been spending their time making and packaging our V-21 Cookies and testing our G-21 Gluten free version - working hard to guarantee a Gigi Fest debut. But whats really been keeping us busy are...
