BELIEVE IN
OUR BUILD
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GiGi’s Playhouse Chattahoochee Valley will serve families across East Alabama and West Georgia, with two Playhouse locations in Auburn/Opelika and Columbus/Phenix City. It’s where dreams of achievement and acceptance for individuals with Down syndrome will come to life. What began as a shared vision is now a movement. With your help, we can turn that vision into walls, programs, and life-changing possibilities.
Before we can open the doors, we must build them.
Your gift today will fund the startup — the spaces, programs, staff, and the hope that will transform lives for generations to come. Every dollar brings us closer to our Grand Opening Day.
Believe in our Build. Give today and be part of something extraordinary.
Campaign Goal: $1,300,000
In Grateful Recognition of Our Generous Donors
Thank you for believing in our mission. Your generosity is building more than walls; you’re building futures.
Timeline for our Campaign
Phase 1: Research,
Planning, & Design
Start the dream.
In Phase 1, we lay the groundwork in the Auburn/Opelika and Columbus/Phenix City communities: securing expert architects, gathering community input, and creating the blueprint needed to build Playhouses that are as bold and bright as our participants, and hiring initial staff to ensure readiness for launch.
Phase 1 Goal: $50,000
Phase 1: Research,
Planning, & Design
Start the dream
In Phase 1, we lay the groundwork in the Auburn/Opelika and Columbus/Phenix City communities: securing expert architects, gathering community input, and creating the blueprint needed to build Playhouses that are as bold and bright as our participants, and hiring initial staff to ensure readiness for launch.
Phase 1 Goal: $50,000
Phase 2: Buildout & Move In
Shape the dream.
Phase 2 covers the lease, interior build-out, furniture, technology, and everything we need to transform blueprints into vibrant, accessible Playhouses in both the Auburn/Opelika and Columbus/Phenix City communities.
Help us open the doors to opportunity, community, and lifelong achievement.
Phase 2 Goal: $500,000
Phase 3: Sustainability
& Programming
Keep the dream alive. And fuel its future.
Buildings are just the beginning. This phase fuels the programs, staff, and resources that bring our mission to life; day after day, year after year, and decade
after decade.
Let’s build a future that lasts.
Phase 3 Goal: $750,000
Phase 3: Sustainability
& Programming
Keep the dream alive. And fuel its future.
Buildings are just the beginning. This phase fuels the programs, staff, and resources that bring our mission to life; day after day, year after year, and decade
after decade.
Let’s build a future that lasts.
Phase 3 Goal: $750,000
Build Out Program
Bricks, Beams & Big Dreams
From drywalls to doors, every inch of our Playhouse is built with purpose.
Your gift helps cover the essential materials and skilled labor needed to bring our space and mission to life.
Fuel Independence
Our kitchen is more than a place to cook; it's a classroom for life.
Your support helps fund the tools that empower participants to build healthy habits, learn lifelong skills, and gain confidence in their independence.
Power Possibility
From interactive learning tools to secure entry systems, your support helps us invest in the technology and safety features that keep our Playhouse connected, inclusive, and protected.
Empower Lifelong Achievement
Teen and adult programs represent our fastest-growing need. Your support helps expand vital offerings that foster confidence, career skills, and independence.
Build Bright Beginnings
Early intervention sets the foundation for a lifetime of growth. Your support ensures children receive the tools, therapies, and support they need to thrive. From day one.
Spaces That Bring Us Together
From cozy seating nooks to family-friendly gathering areas, every detail is designed to make families feel at home.
Your gift helps fund the furniture, fixtures, and finishes that create welcoming spaces where connections can grow.
Make Our Message Visible
Clear signage and welcoming visuals do more than guide; they share our mission with the community, promote acceptance, and invite everyone to be part of our inclusive family.
Your support helps us share that message loud and clear.
Create a Welcoming Home
The details matter. Your support brings color, comfort, and personality to our Playhouse, making it a vibrant space where our families truly feel at home.
A Lot Goes into the Magic
It takes more than smiles and programs to run a Playhouse. Your support helps cover the behind-the-scenes essentials: utilities, upkeep, and the quiet work that makes every life-changing moment possible.
Build Out Program
What People Are Saying
Hear from families who can’t wait to welcome GiGi’s Playhouse into their community and why creating more space for these life-changing programs matters now more than ever.
Kaitie, Mother of Margot
“I first heard about GiGi’s Playhouse while I was still pregnant. I was searching social media for encouragement on this unexpected journey when I stumbled upon an incredible nonprofit for people with Down syndrome. Seeing children and adults all in one place, laughing and learning together, got me excited for our future. That was a club I wanted to join!”
Stephanie, Mother of Caroline
“We couldn’t be more excited about GiGi’s Playhouse. They don’t just provide programming for little ones; GiGi’s has numerous activities and social opportunities for high schoolers and beyond. It’s wonderful to know our daughter will have a place to be herself and continue friendships as she enters adulthood”
Carter, Father of Micah
“GiGi’s is a place where Mycah not only gets resources like therapies, education, and support, but he also builds relationships with peers with Down syndrome, as well as typical volunteers and families who believe in him.”
Chattahoochee Valley Sponsorships
Just Want to Help?
We’ll use your donation where it's needed most.
Just Want to Help?
We’ll use your donation where it's needed most.