Empowering Change: Ensuring a Vibrant Future for GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago through Your Support

At GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago, we are dedicated in our mission “to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all” by keeping our programs and services FREE and 99% volunteer run. Over the past year we have continued to grow our programs and events with the Halloween Party, World down syndrome day with Hugo’s Elvis, we also extended our Intern Program to run for a full year. Just this past year alone our programs have had over 150 participants who have collectively accounted for more than 4,000 hours of active participation.   

This year, GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago needs your help more than ever! Our donations are significantly lower than in previous years, which means our sustainability is at risk. We are asking for YOUR help to continue servicing our amazing down syndrome community. All our programs and services are FREE. Our revenues come solely from generous donors who donate to the Chicago Playhouse, and we only receive donations that are specifically donated to the Chicago Playhouse.  

Please consider donating to GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago. You can make a direct one-time donation, volunteer your time, or even better become a monthly 321 donor. By donating or becoming a monthly donor, you can help us sustain and expand our programs and services to create positive change in the Down syndrome community.  

Please consider making an impact to support GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago in one of the following ways to: 

• Donate to our End of the Year Giving Campaign 
• Become a monthly 321 donor 
• Create a personalized Celebration Club fundraiser 
• Check with your company to see if they make matching donations 
• Volunteer your time 
• Purchase items from our Amazon Wish List
• Attend our fundraising events
• Like, comment, and share your stories on our blog, Facebook, and Instagram

A contribution, no matter the size, makes a huge impact. Donors like you are the backbone of our organization. For instance, becoming a monthly donor allows us to plan and execute long-term projects, ensuring a steady and uninterrupted impact within the Chicago community. Monthly donations also reduce administrative costs, which means more of your contribution goes directly to our programs and initiatives. It’s an efficient way to make your support go further.  

Whichever way you choose to support us, your donations help us cover key items such as rent, salaries, and program costs. Here are some examples of how your donations or commitment can help GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago:  

• $5 covers a welcome bag for new families!
• $10 covers materials for literacy and math tutoring!
• $25 covers cleaning supplies!
• $50 covers one Amina Grace speech therapy session!
• $100 supports monthly internship programming!
• $125 covers the cost of volunteer onboarding!
• $150 covers groceries for our cooking program!
• $175 covers our office supplies!
• $200 helps cover our utilities!

Be the change and become a monthly donor, donate, or sign up to be a volunteer!