Posts by Heather Lorenzen
Thank You for Your Service Kellie
On behalf of GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo’s Board of Managers we want to extend a heart filled thank you to Kellie Hamre for her service as the President of our Playhouse for the last four years. Kellie’s leadership, passion, vision, and drive has allowed our mission to flourish in the Fargo, Moorhead, and surrounding communities! July…
Read MoreHome Stretch
The staff, volunteers, and families of GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo are proud of how we persevered through the last year. From arson taking down our building, a burglary on World Down Syndrome Day, to continuing to operate during a pandemic; nothing could stop us. That continued support took grit, determination, and many long hours for…
Read MoreGratitude – “the quality of being thankful!”
In reflecting the last year, the team at GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo is filled with Gratitude! On behalf of the Board of Managers, team, volunteers, and families we want to say thank you! Thank you for supporting our mission to resume programs back to in person in early 2021 and rising together to rebuild the playhouse…
Read MoreNorthern Express Event Benefiting GiGi’s Fargo Rebuild
GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo invites you to purchase tickets to get into the Holiday spirit by attending The Northern Express December 9 – 12, 2021 in Moorhead at Rustic Oaks. Use the CODE: GiGis21 to get early access and a percentage of your ticket(s) sales will benefit GiGi’s Rebuild. The Northern Express, an immersive holiday wonderland…
Read MoreFlourishing through the Flames
On behalf of the Board of Managers, Executive Director and Team at GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo we want to say THANK YOU for your ongoing support as we are flourishing through the flames from losing our Playhouse on May 11, 2021. Over the last ten weeks our team and our community has supported us to find…
Read MoreRise Together – GiGi’s Why
On behalf of GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo we want to thank the community for your support as we Rise Together to Rebuild the Playhouse. Over the last 60 days we have learned how important GiGi’s programs are to our participants and families. Individuals with Down syndrome are having a hard time understanding “why” GiGi’s looks different,…
Read MoreRecycle & Donate to Rebuild the Playhouse
During the months of July, August, and September. MinnKota will match 2 cents per pound for all clean sorted recyclable material delivered to our redemption centers in Fargo and Detroit Lakes to GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo. On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 11, fire ripped through a strip mall and many businesses were damaged or destroyed,…
Read MoreRebuild the Playhouse Update
On May 11, 2021, GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo was completely lost in a devastating fire. Over the last thirty days the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers have remained focused on reopening our doors to continue serving our community! We are filled with gratitude on how our community has come together to help us rebuild the Playhouse and serve our…
Read MoreWorld Laughter Day – May 2, 2021
Let’s celebrate World Laughter Day as our smiles can brighten any room! Nothing is more fun than laughing with friends. But did you know that when you laugh your health is improved? Laughing burns calories, boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure, and is even an ab workout. Laughing has all kinds of health benefits,…
Read MoreLet’s Celebrate Earth Day!
Let’s celebrate Earth Day, on April 22, 2021, a whole day dedicated to our beautiful planet. The Earth is our home, so it is important to keep it clean! Here are some activities you can do today with your family to celebrate Earth Day: Spend time outside. Go on a nature walk and observe the…
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