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...
GiGi’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...
Take a look at the some of our live auction pieces for the gala
Take a look at some of the live auction art pieces getting prepared for GiGi's Playhouse 2019 'i have a Voice' Pure Imagination Gala! GiGi's Studio mentors are busy at work with their live auction pieces and the participants from Drama Troupe have painted canvas' for their design! We can't...
Thank you Plymouth Nursery School for the incredible donation!
Instead of staff gifts this holiday season, the staff at Plymouth Nursery School honored GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines with wonderful donations from their giving tree! We received animal crackers, juice boxes, paint supplies, paper products, and so much more! We can't thank Plymouth Nursery School enough for their generosity.
Volunteers needed for the ‘i have a voice’ Gala!
2019 'i have a voice' Pure Imagination Gala Because of your generosity, GiGi’s Playhouse can continue to deliver our programs to more individuals with Down syndrome at no charge to their families. Your support is so much more than just a donation of time, it's an amazing gesture of compassion...
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...
Summer 2018 Golf Outing
Our annual golf outing was filled with so much fun and a lot of sunshine! We had 16 teams participate this year and we could not be happier. With the help of our volunteers, interns, and mentors we were able to run the event smoothly. The golfers got started at...
Dream Night 2018
We had another successful Dream Night at the Blank Park Zoo this past weekend. Our families were able to enjoy crafts and admission to the zoo all at no cost! Gigi's was excited to host a craft table again this year. Our bead animals and bracelets were a hit. We...
Meet Our Summer Interns!
Our Summer Interns! From left to right: Jalen and Gabbi Meet Gabbi! Hello, my name is Gabbi Anker. I from Polk City, Iowa. I am a recent graduate of Iowa State University where I majored in Child, Adult, and Family Services with my focus being on children. Some...
3/21 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...
6th 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...
Volunteer 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...