Rise 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...
Recycle & 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...
Rebuild 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...
World 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...
Let’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...
Volunteer Appreciation Month – Hadlee Hanson
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and at GiGi’s Playhouse we are so thankful for our volunteers! GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo is 99% volunteer ran in both programs and daily operations. GiGi’s wanted to take the opportunity to feature our wonderful volunteers and thank them for all the hard work investing in our program participants and...
Volunteer Appreciation Month – Briana Wilhelmi
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and at GiGi’s Playhouse we are so thankful for our volunteers! GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo is 99% volunteer ran in both programs and daily operations. GiGi’s wanted to take the opportunity to feature our wonderful volunteers and thank them for all the hard work investing in our program participants and...
Volunteer Appreciation Month – Brooklyn Klein
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and at GiGi’s Playhouse we are so thankful for our volunteers! GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo is 99% volunteer ran in both programs and daily operations. GiGi’s wanted to take the opportunity to feature our wonderful volunteers and thank them for all the hard work investing in our program participants and...
Volunteer Appreciation Month – Taylor DeVine
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and at GiGi’s Playhouse we are so thankful for our volunteers! GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo is 99% volunteer ran in both programs and daily operations. GiGi's wanted to take the opportunity to feature our wonderful volunteers and thank them for all the hard work investing in...
Fun Frozen Recipes for Spring
Are you itching for warmer weather? Spring is here! For National Nutrition Month, we are excited to share two fun recipes for sweet (and healthy) frozen treats to give you a little taste of summer and soothe your spring fever. This recipe for homemade fruit & yogurt popsicles is a...
World Down Syndrome Day 2021
Please join GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, 2021. Did you know individuals with Down syndrome have 3 copies of the 21st chromosome, instead of 2? Of course, that is why we celebrate on the 21st day and in the 3rd month of every year! This day is all about...
Lucky Four-Leaf Clovers
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! As we celebrate luck, we should also take time to appreciate our luck. Did you know...1 out of every 5,000 clovers is a four-leaf clover, so they are special- just like our friends with Down syndrome! In the United States, 1 in every 700 babies are diagnosed with Down syndrome every...