Posts by Grace Glenny

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the Down syndrome community? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team working toward meaningful change? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!  At GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago, we’re on a mission to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to…

Written by Outreach interns Ryan and Ellie Ryan, Outreach Intern from GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago, visited the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce to learn more about how they support the surrounding business in the neighborhood. Ryan learned that the Chamber does various things to help the Northcenter neighborhood stay new and fun. From various efforts of community…

Elise A’Hearn is about to start her second year at Rush University for her doctorate degree for Occupational Therapy. Occupational Therapists help people to achieve their daily activities and leisure activities to their fullest potential. Elise’s favorite activities are spending time with friends and family, baking, and riding her bike. She grew up about an…

Make an impact by donating to our back-to-school donation drive! Our first annual Back-to-School Donation Drive is here, and we need your help as we prepare for fall tutoring sessions. 🎁 What We’re Collecting: 💡 Why Donate? Your donations help us keep our programs and services FREE of charge to children and adults of all…

Our Playhouse has the opportunity to participate in another local festival with the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce for Ribfest Chicago and raise money for our Playhouse! Ribfest is celebrating their 23rd year in the Northcenter area and we are looking for volunteers from our GiGi’s community to come out and volunteer at the community festival.…

Written by Ellie McNeil – GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago Outreach Intern Cheryl knew from the start that being a part of the Down syndrome community was very important and exciting. After finding out about her daughter’s, Quincy, diagnosis of Down syndrome, she researched all the different programs, specialists, and other facts about the diagnosis. Her family…

Written by: Ellie McNeil Ellie McNeil is a fourth-year student at the University of Northern Iowa, studying Recreation, Tourism, and Nonprofit Leadership. She will be interning with GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago for the Summer season. Ellie grew up about 3 hours East of Chicago, in the Quad Cities. She has two older brothers she looks up…

Authors: Sydney, Colleen, Emily, Lucy, Leslie, and Ryan We had an awesome and amazing Valentine’s Day Party at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago! It was on Thursday February 9th. Our favorite parts were the chocolate fountain, the treats, and the singing/dancing. We did a partner dancing game where you had to switch partners when the music stopped,…