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Veridian 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 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…
Read MoreA Daily Stand for Global Acceptance
Friends: today we come to you with troubling news – news that demonstrates why GiGi’s Playhouse fights so hard every day for Global Acceptance. We BELIEVE that people of all abilities should be treated with dignity. Not everyone does. We believe people of all abilities should be included. Not everyone does. We believe people of…
Read MoreOne of our AWESOME Kid’s Club Program Hosts and mother of Max & Mitchell shared this story with us! “I want to share that we had another great evening on Saturday of Kid’s Club! Max looks forward to Kid’s Club and talks about it the entire week before. It is so awesome to have him naming…
Read MoreFriday Friends Firsts!
This past Friday evening was full of firsts here at GiGi’s! We had several 1st Time Volunteers for Friday Friends, we had a 1st Time Activity of planting Flowers, and we had a 1st Time Family attend! From one of our first time at Friday Friends families who have volunteered said, “My first initial impression…
Read MoreSummer Programming Announcement
We are thrilled to announce our Summer Programming! Did you know this summer at GiGi’s Playhouse we are offering new programs for various age groups? You can check it out online and register for programs by Clicking Here or by visiting www.gigisplayhouse.org/desmoines/programs-summer! GiGi Prep – GiGi Prep is a 6 week learning program for adults with…
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GiGi’s Playhouse expands offerings with new facility
This article ran in the Des Moines Register on 2.22.15 Written by:Estela Villanueva-Whitman, Special to the Register GiGi’s Playhouse came to Des Moines with the goal of raising awareness about Down syndrome. Five years later, it has a new playhouse in Windsor Heights and plans to provide additional programming for more age groups. During the week, adults…
Read MoreMeet 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…
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