GiGi’s Playhouse on KCWI 23 Great Day
Check out Matt Christofferson advocating for GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines and his two awesome sons Carsten and Bo! #GiGisBelieves #GiGisInspires A big thanks to KCWI 23 and the Great Day team for having GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines out for Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
Check Out Some of the Stars of GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines
"Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal." -Pamela Vaull Starr Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month! #GiGisBelieves
Did You Hear We’re Moving?!?!
Dear GiGi’s Families, The GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines Board of Directors, is excited to announce that GiGi’s Playhouse will move to a new location at 6507 University Avenue in Windsor Heights in the Winter of 2014. A huge amount of thought, discussion and planning have gone into this decision. We...
A Heartfelt Thanks to UPS!
We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the United Parcel Service for presenting GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines with a $5,000.00 Grant! We will be using the funds to help with volunteer engagement, recruitment, and training. THANKS UPS!
Bo is in Our Arms Where He Will Stay!
Our path to adopting Bo has been full of twists and turns, but has led us to an amazing, sweet, perfect son. On July 28, 2014, we finally had Bo in our arms where he will stay! GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines has been a huge part of our story. We...
Callen’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...
Carsten’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...
MCC Tigers to host Down syndrome awareness night on Jan. 25 against No. 5 Indian Hills
On Saturday, January 25, the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team will help raise awareness for Down Syndrome as the Tigers host No. 5 Indian Hills Community College at 7:00 PM at the Student Activity Center. Head coach Brynjar Brynjarrson and the Tigers will team up with Roger Brown, the...
Thank 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...
Stars 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...
