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...
Volunteer Spotlight…LMNOP host Lori Leach!
Meet Lori Leach! She is our wonderful host for our singing and signing program called Language Music N Our Peeps, also known as, LMNOP! "These kiddos steal my heart every Thursday evening when I volunteer as the leaders for Language Music N Our Peeps (LMNOP) at GiGi's Playhouse! We sing,...
Volunteer 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...
Volunteer Spotlight
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...
Green Thumbs & Great Company
We had such a great time at Mom's Night Out planting succulents and socializing with fellow mammas. Moms had fun dip dying coffee cups to create marbled pots for our colorful succulents. We loved meeting new ladies from the community! We were elated to meet an expecting couple, and we...
Extra Extra Read all about it!
We are so thankful to our amazing media partners in the community for helping GiGi's spread positive Down syndrome Awareness! Check out some of the recent interviews below! The Keiths shared their voices on WHO TV Channel 13 News promoting the GiGi's Playhouse 2017 'i have a voice' Vintage Circus Gala! Check...