We are OPEN!
We have officially REOPENED!!! To maintain the health and safety of everyone who enters the Playhouse, EVERYONE (staff, volunteers, participants, and parents) MUST RSVP. Spots are limited, so if you want to attend make sure you RSVP! Please visit our online calendar to RSVP for programs -https://gigisplayhouse.org/canton/calendar Please be aware...
Spotlighting Stacy Jackson, our Vice President & Secretary
Stacy Jackson and her husband, Rick, were married in 2005 and have seven children, 6 boys and their youngest, a girl, who was born in July 2016 with Down syndrome. Their daughter, Maleah, has changed their perspective on life in so many ways that they are 100% on board with the concept of...
YOUR Feet Are Making an Impact!
GiGi’s Playhouse Canton is a proud community because of our amazing donors, volunteers, and families. Through these things we are able to continuously provide free educational and therapeutic programs for individuals who need them. By walking, running, biking, marching, or even dancing, on Saturday, you are making a difference in...
Synchrony Finance Tour with Jody & PDN
We're closing out Volunteer Appreciation Mmonth by spotlighting our volunteer, Jody. Back in February, Jody brought the Synchrony Finance, Senior Vice President and other members of the Canton PDN with her for a tour of the Playhouse. They decided to hold a book drive for us leading up to tour....
One-on-One Program Coordinator – Volunteer Spotlight
I’m Genny or as some like to call me DJ Genny B. I’m the one on one program coordinator and the sole member of the IT team. I am also a board member and on the outreach committee. I am a third grade teacher at The Golden Key School for...
President Update
Hi GiGi’s families and friends! Like many organizations, GiGi’s Playhouse Canton has been so disappointed that we had to suspend our programming until it is safe for our families, participants, and volunteers. I know my girls cannot wait to get back into the Playhouse and see friends and participate again...
Volunteer Spotlight – Derick Schwedt!
Last night, we were supposed to be at the Playhouse for Friends, Fun & Fitness with Mr. Derick. Although we could not be together, we are so grateful for Derick and the time he gives at GiGi’s Playhouse Canton. See what he says about his experience as a volunteer: "For...
Coronavirus & Flu Safety
Dear GiGi's Families, Volunteers and Friends: It is important that we do our part to keep our GiGi's Families, Friends, and Volunteers as healthy as possible as we face the flu season and COVID-19 also know as the coronavirus. While the risk of getting COVID-19 in the United States remains...
Hannah Giving Her Best of All
As we count down to World Down syndrome Day on 3/21, we want to celebrate by spotlighting our program participants and celebrating their Best of All stories! Meet Hannah, who participates in multiple programs at GiGi's Playhouse Canton including, literacy tutoring, Teen Tastic and Friends, Fun & Fitness! Jody, Hannah's...
Angel Soft “Morning Routine” Commercial
One of our mother's, Riki, wrote this awesome piece about the Angel Soft toilet paper commercial. https://www.ispot.tv/ad/oRqa/angel-soft-morning-routine "So a few minutes ago I was in the living room picking up toys and this commercial caught my attention. It’s just a basic toilet paper commercial, but to me it’s a big...
Volunteer Spotlight!
Denise started volunteering with GiGi's Playhouse Canton in August for our pilot Literacy program. She has now taken on the role of the Literacy Coordinator and the host leader of Fantastic Friends! "I never thought I would immerse myself completely into the organization. I thought I was going to be...
Stacy Jackson, Launch Team member and Board Secretary
In March of 2017, I met up with around ten other people inside a Panera Bread in Canton, Ohio to discuss opening a place called GiGi’s Playhouse in our area. Within just a few minutes of the meeting starting I was overcome with an excitement that is hard to explain. ...