State Representative Ann Williams Visits the Playhouse

This past week, we were honored to have State Representative Ann Williams come to the Playhouse for a tour! Ryan, one of our interns, led the tour and had the opportunity to ask some great interview questions such as what she likes about being a State Representative and if she would like to know more…

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“Raise the Barr” Service Award Recipients 2020 & 2019

Happy Volunteer Awareness Month! Every year, our Playhouse Board of Managers selects a volunteer who goes above and beyond to support our participants and Playhouse families. This year, we are excited to announce our 2020 “Raise the Barr” Service Award recipient is Susannah Kavanaugh! Thank you Susannah for all you do to make our Dance…

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Look What You Did in 2020!

Dear Friends,   We hope this message reaches you safe and well! 2020 has been a year of challenges and opportunities. Perseverance and determination have kept us going and we are excited to keep this energy going into 2021.   When the pandemic hit in mid-March, we had to shut down in-person programs & fundraising events. We banded…

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#BackedByBerman Update

  Berman Subaru of Chicago made the largest single donation to GiGi’s Chicago as part of the 2018-19 Subaru Share The Love event.  We are incredibly grateful to them for donating $60,949 to our playhouse.  A few months have passed since they presented us with the check and we have some updates to share.   GiGi’s…

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Berman Subaru Making the World a Better Place

Berman Subaru of Chicago believes in making the world a better place and the Subaru Love Promise is their commitment to show love and respect to their customers and to work to make a positive impact in the world.  Berman Subaru of Chicago partnered with GiGi’s Playhouse to donate for every new Subaru purchase as part of the 2018-19 Share…

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World Down Syndrome Day Full Recap

World Down Syndrome Day Full Recap:  A Record Breaking Day World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is March 21. It is a day of global awareness which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The 21st day of the 3rd month was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the…

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26 Years Old, 26 (.2) Miles, 26 Hundred Dollars

On Your Mark, Get Set, FUNDRAISE!  Irais Villa has always wanted to run the Chicago Marathon since she was little. She decided that since she turned 26 in May and the marathon is 26.2 miles this was the year to do it. Often times runners will choose a charity to raise money for while they…

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Teen Tastic FUNraiser: Custom Made Cards

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, our Teen Tastic program participants hand-made custom cards for your friends and loved ones.   The cards are custom designed and come in three sizes. The suggested donation for each size is listed below.         Small Cards:  $1 Medium Cards:  $2 Large Cards:  $3 Package Deals: 12 Small…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Kathleen Tynes

We are excited to spotlight our new volunteer Literacy Coordinator, Kathleen Tynes.   If you have not yet met Kathleen, you are sure to run into her soon.  She’s at the playhouse several days a week making sure our playhouse is ready to roll-out the new literacy program in 2018!  The Literacy Coordinator role is one…

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