What A Year!
A note from our Executive Director | January 2025 As I reflect on the past year, my heart overflows with gratitude, joy, and passion for building acceptance in our community and witnessing our participants and family’s shine. Our team motto this year was "how can we do it better?" This...
Celebrating Clara’s Best of All
At GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo, we get to celebrate our amazing participants every day. Whether it’s a participant creating a new recipe in GiGi’s Kitchen or reaching new goals in our One-on-One Tutoring, we love to celebrate the dedication, enthusiasm, and progress our participants show every single day. Each month, we...
Spring into Growth at GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo: January–May Programs!
GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo is thrilled to welcome you to our Spring 2024 session, packed with engaging programs for all ages! Running from January through May, these programs are designed to promote learning, health, and social connections for individuals with Down syndrome while fostering a supportive community for their families. Whether...
Celebrating McKenna’s Best of All
This month, we are thrilled to highlight McKenna, a shining star in our GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo family! At just 9 years old, McKenna radiates positivity, determination, and kindness in every program she attends. Whether she’s at GiGiFIT, GiGi’s Kitchen Kids, tutoring, or special events, McKenna lights up the Playhouse with...
Volunteer Best of All: Rosemary Unglaub
Our volunteer spotlight this month shines brightly on Rosemary Unglaub, a dedicated and compassionate member of our GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo community! Since joining us in 2022, Rosemary has made a tremendous impact by volunteering in various programs, including GiGiFIT Kids, GiGiFIT Teen and Adult, Leaps and Bounds, GiGi’s Kitchen Kids,...
Note from Executive Director: Celebrating an Incredible Down Syndrome Awareness Month
What a month it has been at GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo! This October, in celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month (DSAM), we took a fresh approach to deeply connect with our community, partners, and families, ensuring they had access to resources to support them every day. A conversation I had with...
Celebrating the Best of All: Mycah & Michelle Depauw
Each month at GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo, we have the pleasure of celebrating our outstanding participants and volunteers. Their dedication, growth, and commitment to our community truly embody our “Best of All” spirit. This month, we’re excited to spotlight Mycah Meyers as our Participant Best of All and Michelle Depauw as...
A Note from our Executive Director: Gratitude and Celebrations
As I reflect on September, it's hard to put into words the depth of gratitude I feel for the continued generosity and support our community shows toward GiGi’s Playhouse and our mission. In just the last three months, we've seen over 138% program growth, and our aim is clear—we are...
Celebrating Our September Best of All: Emily R. & Natalie Hazelton
At GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo, we live by the motto "Best of All"—continual, measurable progress that is celebrated with every small step. It’s not about competing or finishing, but about doing a little better each day. From learning one more word to taking one extra step, our goal is to create...
Get Ready to MOVE for Acceptance!
Put on your walking or running shoes and join us for GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo’s GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Family Festival on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Trollwood Performing Arts School (Bluestem) in Moorhead, MN. This event is all about coming together to support our community and accelerate acceptance for individuals with...
A Note from our Executive Director: Passion, Purpose, and Positivity
Reflecting on the incredible journey we have had at GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo; passion, purpose, and positivity have been the driving forces behind our success. As we move forward into Fall 2024, these values continue to shape our vision and actions, inspiring us to reach new heights. The dedication and enthusiasm...
Meet our August Best of All Receipents
At GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo, we’re all about celebrating the “Best of All” in our participants and volunteers. Every month, we shine a spotlight on a participant and a volunteer who embody the spirit of “Best of All.” What is "Best of All" “Best of All” is a daily challenge that...