The Ripple Effect: Meet Nancy Sovran
What is the Ripple Effect? A ripple is a wave or series of waves on the surface of water, caused by dropping an object into the water. Our GiGi’s Playhouse mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome by sending a global message of acceptance for all....
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at our 2nd Dance Party!
We are thrilled to be hosting a Sock Hop on World Down Syndrome Day. It will be an incredible way to celebrate our kids and loved ones with Down syndrome. March 21 is established as World Down Syndrome Day because Down syndrome is identified by a third copy of the 21st...
February 2020 Happenings!
February at the Playhouse Happy February! We have a full month of programs and fun activities planned this month! Read on for a snapshot of what's happening this month and to RSVP. Programs LMNOP (0-3 year olds) Language Music N' Our Peeps (LMNOP) is an interactive and engaging program designed to...
January Volunteer & Program Spotlight
This year we plan to feature one of our programs and one of our volunteers each month on the blog. We hope this helps you understand the background and focus of our various programs, as well as give you an opportunity to get to know the amazing volunteers who help...
What’s In A Sign?
We use signs in our lives every day, and probably don’t give them much thought. They help us know where to go, when to stop, how fast we can drive, and where to find a restaurant or business. Signs lead you to a place and they communicate what that place...
January 2020 Happenings!
January at the Playhouse Happy New Year! We hope you had a nice and relaxing holiday season spent with loved ones. We have a full month of programs and lots of fun activities planned - including celebrating our 1st Anniversary with a party on Saturday, January 25 at 11 am!...
Literacy Tutoring Impacts Both Tutors AND Students
Volunteers are the backbone of GiGi’s Playhouse. They help make all the various programs run throughout the week. We have featured other volunteers on our blog before. But the Literacy Tutoring Program is the biggest program at GiGi’s nationally, impacting thousands of individuals with Down syndrome of ALL ages by...
Giving Tuesday: Purposeful Programs Changing Lives
As we enter the holiday season, many of us desire to stay focused on what this season is about – time with family, being thankful, expressing gratitude, giving gifts to bring joy to our loved ones. However, the hustle and bustle of the season, retail frenzy, Black Friday and Cyber...
National Leadership Conference 2019
We are Stronger Together! All 350 staff and volunteers with Nancy and GiGi Gianni WOW! What a week filled with inspiration and lots of learning! The GiGi's Playhouse Detroit team attended GiGi's Playhouse National Leadership Conference earlier this month. It was a productive week that allowed...
Get to Know Inspiring Runner and Author with Down Syndrome
Just like our own GiGi Gianni and our founder Nancy Gianni inspire us every day, we had the honor of meeting another Mother/Daughter duo impacting lives. Book Signing at the Playhouse We recently hosted a book signing at the Playhouse. This wasn’t just any book signing either. Kayleigh Williamson was...
GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center Announces Inaugural “A Night to Inspire” Event
DETROIT – September 16, 2019 – GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit, an internationally recognized achievement center focused on individuals with Down syndrome, is pleased to announce their inaugural “A Night to Inspire” with the theme of “Roaring 20’s in the D”. The fundraising event is set for Friday, October 11 at the...
The Personal Impact of Volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit
One Volunteer’s Story Rachel Eckert connected with GiGi’s through another great organization - the Miracle League of Michigan. Getting to know several families who have a child with Down syndrome through there, as well as having our Fantastic Friends Program Leader, Nancy Sovran, asking her to lead some group yoga...