Archive for August 2025

This month, we’re doing something a little different for our Volunteer Spotlight—it’s a sister spotlight! Meet Amy and Julie, two incredible volunteers whose shared passion for inclusion brought them both to GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati. While they may be opposites in personality, they share the same heart for making the world a better place. Julie says…

What an incredible summer at GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati! Our Playhouse was buzzing with energy, milestones, and moments of pure joy as participants, families, and volunteers came together to learn, grow, and celebrate acceptance for all. Programs that ShineA few of our monthly programs stood out as unforgettable moments this summer. In June, our Fantastic Friends…

No one starts their parenting journey expecting a diagnosis. Whether it’s Down syndrome or another disability, those first few days, weeks, or even years can feel like an emotional whirlwind—grief, love, worry, pride, and everything in between. There’s no roadmap for this. But if you’re here, reading this, you’ve probably experienced what so many of…

If you’ve spent any time around our Fantastic Friends group, chances are you’ve met April—she and her brothers have been attending since it started! April has a gift for making people feel special, whether she’s welcoming a new participant to the group or offering encouragement to a friend. She truly embodies what it means to…