Down syndrome Awareness
Meet Rachel! GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines Volunteer
Name: Rachel Lindstrom Volunteer Area: Windsor Heights/Des Moines Tell us about yourself (Professional and Family). I work with individuals who are mentally and/or physically disabled in their own home, helping them with their activities of daily living. I have 3 kids Evelyn, Mason and Corbin. Why did you decide to volunteer at GiGi’s…
Read MoreGiGi University Des Moines Registration Opens
GiGi University Des Moines January 12 – May 7, 2015 Don’t wait to get started on your GiGi University Application for the Spring 2015 session! There are 3 parts to the application and they all must be turned in before the deadline. The GiGi University program is application based to ensure each learner is giving…
Read MoreStars Shine Bright
Stars Shine Bright for GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines: Local Playhouse Recognized By National Achievement Office At International Conference November 11, 2014 (DES MOINES, IA): GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers announced 5 prestigious awards at its Annual Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois on Saturday, November 8, where nearly 200 board members, volunteers and staff from 30…
Read MoreCallen’s Super Buddy
In all of his four years, Callen has never met a stranger. He greets everyone he passes with an enthusiastic “Hi!” He gets handed from adult to adult in pretty much every social situation he’s in. He high fives kids at the baseball fields and playgrounds. It is truly amazing how this tiny little kid…
Read MoreCarsten’s Super Buddy
Meet Carsten. Who knew that eight years ago one little person could make such a difference in a family and community’s life. And even though the blue eyes, requests for cookies, or Scooby Doo might grab your attention – if you take the time to get to know Carsten you’ll understand just a little of…
Read MoreThank You to our Volunteers
Des Moines volunteers make a difference every day at GiGi’s Playhouse. GiGi’s Playhouse recently honored its volunteers with a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner hosted by its Board of Directors at Mama LaCona’s Restaurant. In 2013, GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines is thankful to have received over 1,467 hours of volunteer service from Volunteers at GiGi’s…
Read MoreStars Shine Bright in Des Moines
November 25, 2013 (URBANDALE, IA): GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers announced 4 prestigious awards at its 10th Anniversary International Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois on Saturday, November 9. The “Super Star” award is given to a Playhouse that continually displays excellence in all aspects of mission readiness, programming, business operations and fundraising events. GiGi’s Playhouse…
Read MoreShop ‘Til You Drop!
Need some help with holiday shopping, & want to help out an organization at the same time? – Please join us for stress free holiday shopping at GiGi’s Playhouse-Des Moines!! – Bring your friends & have fun purchasing gifts, laughing & socializing! We will have something for everyone with candles, pocketbooks, tutus , gourmet cookies, …
Read MorePumpkin Patch Party
Thank You to everyone who came out for the GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines Pumpkin Patch Fall Party! All over Howell’s Tree Farm you could see families and kids laughing, playing and loads of smiles! From horse back riding (fake or real) to the corn box, haybale maze and on the tractor you could tell our…
Read MoreGiGi’s 5k & Buddy Walk
Carsten’s Crusaders Carsten’s Crusaders will be participating in our 8th Buddy Walk on August 24th! Year after year we have had family, friends, and teachers rally together to show their love and support of Carsten, and financially support Up with Down, GiGi’s Playhouse and NDSA. It feels great to be able to show support for…
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