Posts Tagged ‘awareness’
GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines Havana Nights Gala raises over $200,000!!
What. A. Night!! We are still smiling about this incredible, INSPIRING evening! Our 2024 Havana Nights Gala was absolutely amazing, and with the help of our generous sponsors and attendees, we raised over $200,000!! HUGE thank you to our amazing sponsors, our fantastic Gala Committee and volunteers, our rockstar DJ, DJ Das, our phenomenal Designer,…
Read MoreGreen 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 can’t wait to meet their…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse is in the Des Moines Register today! Check it out
Check out the Des Moines Register today for their story on GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines. We are so honored they are sharing our story and bringing out awareness for individuals with Down syndrome. Thank you and enjoy! http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/life/living-well/2015/02/22/gigis-playhouse-new-facility/23743905/
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 MoreCheck 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
Read MoreDid 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 are grateful to the many…
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 MorePump It Up Holiday Party
Please RSVP to: PROGRAMSDESMOINES@GIGISPLAYHOUSE.ORG
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, …
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