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, dance, play and learn sign…

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The Kiwanis Basketball Jamboree is this Saturday!!

GiGi’s Playhouse is honored to be the 2015 Beneficiary of the Kiwanis Basketball Jamboree! The Des Moines metro area Kiwanis Clubs work together to host the annual Kiwanis Basketball Jamboree, a fun event that brings together 16 of the Central Iowa Metro League basketball teams (boys & girls) in one exciting day of 30 minute…

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Family Fun Night 1/29/15

What happens when you get police officers, firefighters, and hockey players together? An amazing night, that’s what. Last night we had a great turn out for our Family Fun Night hosted by the players from Guns N Hoses and the Des Moines Buccaneers. With their company we enjoyed a night full of basketball, arts and…

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Thanks to the ISHA and NSSLHA Chapters of St. Ambrose, UNI, & University of Iowa!

In order to celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month in May, ISHA and NSSLHA collaborated on a fundraiser to support GiGi’s Playhouse! The three NSSLHA chapters in Iowa, St. Ambrose, University of Northern Iowa, and University of Iowa, had a friendly competition to raise money and items for GiGi’s Playhouse. The students at University of Iowa raised $235.09 and 111…

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Ringing in the New Year full of Dreams & Goals

Down syndrome Awareness

Looking Ahead to 2013 The Board of Directors is excited to begin reaching for the stars for 2013! Plans to makeover the Teen & Adult Area (of course they are willing to share it with the rest of us) are underway!  We dream for this area of the Playhouse to be a place where people…

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Dreams & Goals made into Success

Down syndrome Awareness Center

2012 Dreams and Goals What a FANTASTIC year that will shortly be behind us, but looking back we can say, “GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines DID THAT!” We are very THANKFUL that each of you helped us obtain our goals and dreams for the year, without your support we would have difficulty doing so-THANK YOU! The…

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3rd Annual International ‘i have a voice’ Gala

Down syndrome Awareness Gala

Sponsorship Opportunities Unique from other national fundraisers, GiGi’s Playhouse “i have a voice” Gala will offer sponsors visibility in not one city, but thirteen! This spectacular evening of celebration engages corporate and community leaders, noteworthy celebrities and an evening of heartwarming inspiration to all. As sponsor of the Gala your company will be showcased as…

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Happy Birthday to our Superman!

Down syndrome Awareness Center

I was introduced to GiGi’s Playhouse by chance almost 2 years ago when I heard Megan speak at a chamber lunch. I knew immediately that it was a place that I wanted to be a part of. I was greeted with open arms by all and felt like I was being welcomed into a family.…

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Thankful for GiGi’s

Hello GiGi’s friends and families! My name is Jessica, and I am proud to introduce myself as the new Site Coordinator for GiGi’s Playhouse-Des Moines. I started in September, and I already feel like I’m part of the GiGi’s family! At the Therapeutic Play Center Celebration GiGi literally welcomed me with open arms. I was…

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Dress Down for Down Syndrome

As part of Down syndrome awareness month GiGi’s Playhouse has rolled out a new fundraising program called Dress Down for Down Syndrome! Ask your school, work, or civic group to organize a Dress Down for Down syndrome Day to raise Awareness & funds to support the mission of GiGi’s Playhouse! We have Dress Down Kits ready to go…

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