Awareness
My new favorite holiday is 3/21: World Down Syndrome Day
There are many things in life we celebrate: birthdays, anniversaries, milestones, promotions – I mean there is pretty much a holiday every day if you look hard enough. However, one of my new favorite holidays is 3/21: World Down Syndrome Day. Being a relatively “new” mom to an amazing little girl with Down syndrome,…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse 2019 ‘i have a Voice’ Pure Imagination Gala
Head over to our Facebook to check out all the photos from our night of celebration! We are beyond thankful for all of the amazing people that made the GiGi’s Playhouse 2019 ‘i have voice’ Pure Imagination Gala a truly inspiring night of celebration and success! Thank you DJ DAS Entertainment 🎧for the incredible music🎶,…
Read MoreVeridian Credit Union’s Spark the Spirit Fundraiser- GiGi’s Playhouse wins $1,000!!
We would like to say thank you to Veridian Credit Union and everyone that voted for GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines in Veridian’s Spark The Spirit by Veridian Credit Union fundraiser! This wonderful donation will continue to provide FREE purposeful programming for kids and adults with Down syndrome! ✨💙 #generationg #givingtuesday #gigisplayhouse #sparkthespirit
Read More3/21 World Down syndrome Day Celebration
Down syndrome is defined as “a congenital disorder arising from a chromosome defect, causing intellectual impairment and physical abnormalities including short stature and a broad facial profile. It arises from a defect involving chromosome 21, usually an extra copy (trisomy-21).” To the lucky few, Down syndrome is much more than that. On March 21, 3/21,…
Read More6th Annual GiGi’s Playhouse Holiday Vendor Fair
Come support the 6th Annual GiGi’s Playhouse Holiday Vendor Fair! Get some holiday shopping done while supporting GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines as well as local businesses and vendors. Save the date for shopping! We hope to see you there! We are now accepting applications for vendors, and we encourage you to apply today! You can…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight….Chastity Price!!
Meet Chastity Price! She is our wonderful host for not one but TWO of our programs at GiGi’s Playhouse. She is the 4th Friday host for Friday Friends and she also hosts Friends, Fun and Fitness. “I absolutely love volunteering at GiGi’s playhouse! GiGi’s is a very special place most importantly because of the participants,…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight….Kristin Sohn!!
Meet Kristin Sohn! She has been volunteering for GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines for over 4 years! Kristin started off as a tutor for a couple years but then in winter 2016 she needed more volunteer hours for a college class, so she helped with GiGi University and has been a consistent volunteer with University ever…
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Meet Jenny Meade! In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week we would like to share a bit about our volunteer extraordinaire Jenny. Jenny has been volunteering with GiGi’s Playhouse since September of 2016, and we couldn’t imagine GiGi’s without her! Jenny volunteers with the GiGi University Internship program, and she is also a GiGi’s Math…
Read MoreA drive for volunteering #wishesdelivered
A Drive for Volunteering To her customers, Shelly Perez-Dickson is the face of UPS. But to the kids at GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down syndrome achievement center in Des Moines, Iowa, she is a beloved teacher and a close friend. For several years, Shelly has volunteered at GiGi’s mentoring children with Down syndrome and fostering life-defining…
Read MoreAnd the Winner is….
We had a great turn out of local artists for our ‘Be A Star’ 5k & Inspirational Walk Coloring Contest held this summer! Thank you to all who participated and allowed us to display your artwork at GiGi’s Playhouse! And now it is time to announce our WINNERS! In the age category of 0-8 year…
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