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“Hands down, this was one of the most incredible nights of my life. GiGi’s Playhouse is not just an organization, it’s a movement. It’s a family. Tonight, Dan and I were surrounded by people who genuinely poured out their heart and soul into babies, kids, teens, and adults who are otherwise overlooked. We watched tens…

Our amazing Music Makers Lead, Ms. Erin, shares with us more about this special program and how she became involved! Thank you, Erin, for sharing and for giving of your time, energy and expertise to all of our school agers here at GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland! Outside of GiGi’s, I am a full time elementary music…

Recently my husband and I spent the entire day in Lakewood with Caden. Such a rare occasion to get our grandson all day to ourselves. We were excited and ready for some fun!   Caden is a blonde-haired, hazel-eyed very active going-on-five-year-old joy of a boy. He loves music, monster trucks and trains. In the…

Roan exudes a magical quality that attracts beauty around him in all he does. If lucky enough to join alongside Roan in life like I am, you will quickly witness this very superpower I speak of. Day after day… year after year… people show up alongside Roan as the best version of themselves possible, seeding…

Physical fitness is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for anybody, but it’s especially beneficial for our friends with Down syndrome. A regular exercise program helps strengthen your bones and muscles…but it also helps improve brain function, mood, and reduces the risk of certain diseases. People with Down syndrome often have symptoms of hypotonia,…

Hi, I’m Erin! You’ve probably seen me around the Playhouse and I wanted to introduce myself. I am a graduate of University of Toledo and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. For our Playhouse, I am the Fitness Coordinator, Youth Board Facilitator, currently lead the Fantastic Friends program, and tutor our amazing Clementine in math and…

Here at GiGi’s Playhouse, we love celebrating our Best of All! We are always looking to improve ourselves each and every day. Check this Best of All moment out! Tony’s tutor, Mary, shares, “Tony and I meet every Tuesday where he demonstrates readiness to work, with help from his smart snack – Skittles!! Just recently,…

We want to welcome our new Leaps & Bounds Lead, Sydney, to our team! We are so excited for her energy and ideas as she leads our 3-5 year olds and helps them prepare for school! Read on to learn more about her!   What made you decide to begin volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse? I…

Emily joined us in October of 2019 and quickly committed to our volunteer team as the GiGiFIT Adult Assist. After the pandemic hit and we planned to reopen our doors for in-person tutoring, Emily stepped up to the plate and volunteered her time as a literacy tutor. We are incredibly thankful for all of her…

In February 2020 our two young men, who have DS, were very active. Jonathan attended a day program twice a week; Jacob volunteered in a preschool one morning a week, helped a friend with her daycare another morning, and volunteered at our church’s preschool Sunday School class a couple times a month. Both exercised with…