What we offer

GiGi's Playhouse offers FREE therapeutic, educational and research-driven programs to individuals of all ages with Down syndrome.

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Help us make a difference by browsing our wish list! Your donations of essential items and resources directly support our mission. Explore how you can contribute today!

Volunteer

GiGi’s Playhouse is a volunteer-run organization and we rely on the passion and dedication of volunteers to keep our programs vibrant, educational, fun and free.

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Our Mission:

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To increase positive awareness of Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.

Our Vision: To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities.

Specialty Therapeutic-based Programs

GiGi’s Playhouse specialty programs have been developed by local Playhouses to meet the needs of each community. Each of these programs offers purposeful play through specific goals and identified outcomes through components. Check the calendar to see which programs are currently offered.

Our Recent Blog

How Down Syndrome Has Impacted My Life

March 13, 2025

Guest post by Elie Kim, age 17 My younger sister, Elena, has Down syndrome, and as World Down Syndrome Day approaches, I would like to take this time to reflect…

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