Posts Tagged ‘GiGi’s Playhouse’
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 MoreVolunteer 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, dance, play and learn sign…
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 MoreExtra 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 it out here ???? A huge…
Read MoreA drive for volunteering #wishesdelivered
A Drive for Volunteering To her customers, Shelly Perez-Dickson is the face of UPS. But to the kids at GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down syndrome achievement center in Des Moines, Iowa, she is a beloved teacher and a close friend. For several years, Shelly has volunteered at GiGi’s mentoring children with Down syndrome and fostering life-defining…
Read MoreJoin us for a Friendsgiving Brunch and Open Play!
We want to thank all of our families for making GiGi’s a special, loving, place where everyone belongs! We are so thankful that YOU are a part of our life- it’s a gift to know YOU! We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate our friendship with play and brunch on Saturday, November 19th from 10am…
Read Morefive instructional strategies for children with down syndrome
Children with Down syndrome are capable learners who are excited and eager to learn. They just need to be given the opportunity to excel. They may learn at a slower pace, but are more than capable of learning. They are strong visual learners. This means that they understand what they see better than what they…
Read MoreMake Lemonade!
We were so honored to be invited to Des Moines Mom’s Blog’s Family Fun Night at the ’88 Estate in Polk City. It was a fun filled evening with a live band, superheroes, food trucks, fun yard games, and a lemonade stand hosted by GiGi’s Playhouse and the GiGi U interns. We had a fun night of…
Read MoreKristina Conner, wife, mother, volunteer, self advocate with Down syndrome
Since we met Kristina a little over a year ago, she has made a huge impact on the lives of so many at GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines! Kristina currently volunteers three times a week as the GiGi Academy Fitness Instructor. Kristina’s passion for dance lends itself perfectly to put the fun in fitness, and her compassion…
Read MoreHave You Heard about Generation “G”????
generation g is a movement – Standing for people of all different abilities and their rights to dignity, opportunity, and global acceptance. generation g is a mindset – Finding the inner strength to harness the good and take action. generation g is an action plan – Engaging families, volunteers, donors, millennials, visionary corporations, schools, media…
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