Best of All: Kai’s Big Steps
If you’ve been around the Playhouse lately, chances are you’ve seen Kai flashing one of his signature expressive smiles—or maybe even witnessed one of his big milestone moments! Kai is one of our younger participants at just two years old. He joins us each month for LMNOP and Destination Discovery,...
5 Ways Local Businesses Can Champion Inclusion Today
Inclusion isn't just good for people—it’s good for business.At GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati, we believe every individual has value and potential. When local businesses lean into inclusion, they not only make our community stronger—they show their customers, employees, and partners that everyone belongs. Here are five meaningful (and easy!) ways your...
GIGIFIT Acceptance Challenge – What It Means for Us!
This week marks a momentous week as we have officially raised over $4,000 for this year’s GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge...and we're just getting started! As we climb towards our goal, we thought we would take some time to reflect on last year’s amazing event, remembering not only the fun but what...
Cincinnati Reds and Texas Rangers Visit GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati
Today was an unforgettable day at GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati as we had the honor of launching a 13-city nationwide tour in partnership with Major League Baseball player Jake Burger and the Burger Family Foundation. This incredible initiative brings MLB players to GiGi’s Playhouse locations in cities where they are playing,...
Breaking Down Myths and Building Community
On a special Saturday night, surrounded by a community of love and acceptance, two moms took the stage at GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati’s A Little eXtra Luck Gala to share their journey. Board members Anna Shelton and Whitney Carver may have met under unique circumstances, but their bond is one that...
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 2025!
Each year, World Down Syndrome Day occurs on March 21st, 3/21. This is done as the THIRD month on the TWENTY-FIRST day signifies the extra copy of the 21st chromosome that represents the genetic makeup of the Down syndrome diagnosis. This date was specifically chosen to highlight the genetic uniqueness of individuals...
Best of All: GiGi’s Kitchen Adult Participants!
At GiGi's Playhouse Cincinnati, we believe in the power of growth, teamwork, and personal achievement. Our very first GiGi's Kitchen Adult session has been a shining example of these values! Whether they came in with years of kitchen experience or were brand new to cooking, our participants have embraced every...
GiGi’s Playhouse: A Love Letter to the Down Syndrome Community
At GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati, everything we do is rooted in love—love for individuals with Down syndrome, love for their families, and love for a world where everyone is accepted for exactly who they are. Our Playhouse isn’t just a place; it’s a promise. A promise to celebrate strengths, empower individuals,...
A Little eXtra Luck Gala: A Night to Celebrate, Support, and Empower
GiGi's Playhouse Cincinnati is excited to invite you to our biggest fundraising event of the year—A Little eXtra Luck Gala! This special evening, set for Saturday, March 15, 2025, will bring together families, friends, advocates, and community members for an unforgettable celebration of individuals with Down syndrome. Held at the...
Volunteer Spotlight – Tim & Kathy!
This month, we are thrilled to recognize Tim and Kathy as our Volunteers of the Month! This dynamic duo volunteers with our Fantastic Friends program, which they have helped grow into one of our most popular programs. Inspired by their granddaughter Oakley, Tim & Kathy's dedication to our participants is...
Best of All: Avery’s GiGiFIT Journey
At GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati, we celebrate the growth and achievements of each participant, no matter how big or small. Today, we are thrilled to highlight Avery and her journey through GiGiFIT Teen! When Avery first walked through our doors, she was stepping into the unknown. It was her very first...
The Power of Authentic Inclusion
At GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati, our mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and empower individuals to achieve their “Best of All.” A few concepts that shape how we approach inclusion, growth, and independence: the dignity of risk, messy inclusion, and combating learned helplessness by assuming ability....