Wish List Wednesday (Updated)
***DECEMBER 19TH, 2016 - UPDATE*** ***THANKS TO MANY GENEROUS DONORS WE HAVE RECEIVED THESE WISH LIST ITEMS!!*** We are working on the finishing touches of the playhouse and have put together a list of our current needs. We are so thankful for everyone's support and we are getting so close!...
The Anniversary Party/Grand Re-opening Is Sunday! Will You Be There?
We hope you can make it as we once again celebrate all that we've accomplished (including our expanded Playhouse) and look to a future in which we offer even more programming for even more people. (If you haven't already, check out Nancy and GiGi Gianni talking about our mission and...
MAYOR EMANUEL JOINS GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE IN PROCLAIMING OCT. DOWN SYNDROME ACCEPTANCE MONTH
HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has issued a proclamation recognizing October as Down Syndrome Acceptance Month, as GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago prepares to celebrate with a grand reopening of its new-and-improved space on Oct. 23. Emanuel presented the resolution on Oct. 5 at City Hall, joined by GiGi’s Playhouse...
Grand Reopening/Anniversary Party — Oct 23.
We've been teasing you long enough. We're putting the finishing touches on our remodeled Playhouse, and -- city inspectors willing -- we're planning on having a Grand Reopening/Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. Mark your calendars. This will be a great time for our community to come together and get a...
We’re Getting Close!!!
Our renovation is moving along. Paint is being put on the walls as we speak, tile is going on the floors, and we'll soon be ready to hang the lights, cabinets and finish the plumbing. We're looking to a -- fingers crossed -- late October Grand Reopening!!! (Details to come when...
And Thank You To Our DAT Committee!!!
In our excitement to talk about how successful our 2nd Annual "Get Down with Down Syndrome" Dance-a-Thon was, we forgot to thank one very important group: Thank you to our Dance-A-Thon Committee (Co-Chairs Colleen Mueller and Grace Gibbs, and members Carrie Chase, Michelle Maurer, Mayte Zavala,Victor Garcia, Briana Lovett, Nancy Andrade and Maria Pradd) who planned, prepped and promoted the event....
What A Great Event!!!
Thank you everyone who came out for our 2nd Annual "Get Down With Down Syndrome" Dance-a-Thon! We had another great event with lots of food, fun and, of course, some great dancing. Thank you everyone. Thanks to Ravenswood United Church of Christ for being such a great host once again. Thanks...
The Walls Are Going Up! Let’s Raise The Roof!!!
Big News!!! Our contractor began putting up the dry wall, and the place is starting to take shape to be ready for a GRAND RE-OPENING this October. We thank you all for your patience during this extended period, and can't wait to getting back to offering our tutoring, social, and other programming....
GiGi’s Chicago Welcomes New Intern!
Abbie Page is a senior in college, and will be interning with GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago for the remainder of 2016. Abbie grew up in Holland, MI but moved to Chicago in 2013 to attend North Park University. She is majoring in Nonprofit Management, and dreams of working in the realm...
GiGi’s Chicago Expands, Needs YOUR help!
Our build-out is on track and our new 2,600 square foot playhouse will be ready to re-open in 4-6 weeks! In two weeks, our contractor will be ready to work on installing plumbing and electrical fixtures. We NEED YOUR HELP! We have created a new WISH LIST and are hoping...
Building our Future – Now!
This week begins a new era for GiGi's Playhouse Chicago. Construction has begun on our new space, and soon enough we'll be breaking through the wall to more than double our space, giving us the chance to offer even more programs and education. We'll be updating you weekly on the...
