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...
Back to School Tips with Trisha Stibbe from Inclusion, Ink
It’s August… which means Back to School is right around the corner. And while getting ready for school is daunting for all parents and kids (Lists! Lunches! Registrations!), for those of us who have children with extra needs the list is even longer. “Will they understand my child?”
“Will they accept...
Celebrating July’s Best of All
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...
Discover the Magic of GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo: Announcing Our 25 Fall Programs!
Get ready for an incredible fall at GiGi's Playhouse Fargo! We are excited to share 25 dynamic and engaging programs designed to inspire, educate, and empower individuals of all ages and abilities. Join us for a season filled with fun, growth, and unforgettable experiences! Why Join GiGi’s Playhouse Programs? Our...
Exciting News: Our Summer Program “Backpack Buddies” Takes Reading to New Heights!
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our newest summer program, Backpack Buddies, an at-home literacy initiative designed to help parents share the love of reading with their children. This program brings our proven literacy methodologies directly into the homes of our participants, offering families the chance to reinforce learning...
Celebrating June’s Best of All
A daily challenge to do a little better than you did the day before and it’s always celebrated. Possible manifestations: standing just one second longer, reading just one more word, learning just one new number, taking just one more step, never a competition, never completed.BEST OF ALL (NOUN) \BEST OF...