Meet our Summer 2021 Interns!

This summer at GiGi’s Playhouse, we are fortunate enough to have two amazing interns! They joined us in May and will be with us until August. It’s been wonderful to have these two in Playhouse; they have brought fresh ideas and lots of laughs. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the summer…

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Moving with Purpose: The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge

On June 5th, 2021 participants across Metro Detroit moved for acceptance in support of individuals with Down syndrome. The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge was designed to advocate for belonging and acceptance for all. It was a really special day. Either from one’s backyard, the local park, or the Seaholm High School Track; family, friends, and teachers…

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Our Program Leaders Are The Best Volunteers!

Every April we celebrate all of our outstanding volunteers. GiGi’s Playhouse has always strived to keep operation costs low so that we put it all back into our programs and support we offer to our families. Volunteers lead our programs, support the participants, and keep our playhouse stocked with the supplies we need. We try…

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Going Virtual, Creatively!

Tutoring virtually certainly presents its challenges. “Can you hear me now?” There are many things tutors have to do differently to reach and engage our participants. Individuals with Down syndrome learn better in a multi-sensory approach but that can be challenging to present the learners with things to hold and manipulate when meeting virtually. The…

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Small but Mighty!

When GiGi’s Playhouse makes plans for the programs we offer, we take a lot of things into consideration; needs of the participants, number of participants who could benefit from the program, the materials and funds needed to run the program, to name just a few. We were presented with the idea of having a Zumba…

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Laughs, Drinks and Doing Good: Our Virtual Brew Ha Ha Comedy Night

Brew Ha Ha comedy night

Brew Ha Ha Kicking off World Down Syndrome Day Celebrations Who could use an evening full of fun and laughter, great drinks and snacks, all from the comfort and safety of your own home? We are excited to kick of World Down Syndrome Day celebrations with our first Brew Ha Ha, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 7 PM.   This virtual event features a comedy show by Rob Snow, a take…

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Celebrating Two Years of Impact in Detroit and Beyond

It’s hard to believe we are coming up on two years since our Grand Opening, January 27, 2019. On that freezing cold, yet sunny day, nearly 800 people came to support our brand new Playhouse. We celebrated this space, filled with possibility and dreams to make an impact in the Detroit Down syndrome community. Little did we know what would…

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January Volunteer Spotlight!

Allie Plancon, GiGi's Plahouse Detroit Board Member

This year we plan to feature one of our volunteers each month on the blog. We hope this gives you an opportunity to get to know the amazing volunteers who help make GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit possible! January Volunteer Spotlight: Allie Plancon Did you know that GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit is run by only one paid staff person?…

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To the Moon!

“Well I’d like to visit the moon  On a rocket ship high in the air  Yes, I’d like to visit the moon  But I don’t think I’d like to live there.   Though I’d like to look down at the Earth from above  I would miss all the places and people I love  So, although I…

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