Inspiration and Celebration!
Nearly 400 generous attendees joined us on March 6, 2020 at the Hilton Garden Inn for our third annual “i have a Voice” gala. It was a magical night of dinner, inspiration, and celebration! Fargo’s Teen Ambassadors, Ted and Shanda, took the stage to share a message on the impact...
Ring that Bell
Ring that Bell, so the whole world can hear it! In October, we danced and celebrated Down syndrome awareness month with all our Playhouse families and across our network, but on October 23, 2019 one of our program participants had something life-changing to dance about. Evelyn celebrated being cancer free...
The GiGi’s Ripple Effect…Where is your impact?
GiGi’s Playhouse National Leadership Conference 2019 brought together over 320 attendees, from 60 Playhouses internationally. Our founder, Nancy Gianni inspired Playhouse leaders by releasing the GiGi’s Ripple Effect which demonstrates how network resources are designed to impact each Playhouse and our families! Fargo is the only GiGi’s location in North...
Celebrating 4 Years in Fargo!
Cheers to 4 years in Fargo! Three years in the books of providing free purposeful programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families! We welcomed new families, celebrated ‘best of all’ moments and continue to create a more kind, accepting and generous community. GiGi's Playhouse...
Believe in Our Build 2.0 Updates
Walls are down, paint is going up and floors are going in! August was a busy month at GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo! More than just an expansion of facility Believe in Our Build 2.0 is the addition of new-life changing programs to bring out the Best of All in program participants...
My heart is refueled!
On August 22, 2019, GiGi’s Playhouse families were invited to a private event at Marcus West Acres 14 Cinema to view The Peanut Butter Falcon. "This movie was magical, we loved it and my heart is refueled as a parent!" Just a few of the comments from our GiGi’s Playhouse...
Rewarding Night for Playhouse Families through a Generous Donor
What a night of inspiration, fun and family time. Ten GiGi’s Playhouse families got the opportunity to attend Carson Wentz’s AO1 Foundation charity softball tournament at Newman Outdoor Field because of a generous donor! AO1’s mission is uplifting individuals and communities around the world by demonstrating God’s love for His...
Ripple Effect
“Every time you stand up for an ideal, you send forth a tiny ripple of hope.” -Robert F. Kennedy GiGi’s Playhouse in Fargo had a wonderful opportunity again this spring to meeting with local PaY committees from various High Schools. PaY (Philanthropy and Youth) is a program developed by The...
Let the expansion begin!
In May 2019, demolition began, and expansion plans are being finalized! Here is a sneak peak of our expansion! #BelieveinourBuild Blake got in on the demo action! May 29, 2019 demo complete and framing is up!
Stronger Together
This spring GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo celebrated eight teens and adults who participated in GiGiFIT! Program participants attended twice a week for 12-weeks! GiGiFIT program is designed to address common issues for individuals with Down syndrome including hypotonia, excessive joint laxity and decreased balance. “The program has been beneficial to my...
Determination
"I am extremely proud to say that I am the big sister to Miss Kiara Mathis. Last night she completed the one mile youth run without giving up one bit. There were challenges along the way but never once did she back down from the determination she had. No we...
Reboot in 2018 & Explosion in 2019
To Families, Friends and Supporters: We can hardly believe that 2018 has come to an end! GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo is extremely thankful for an amazing year of life changing programming for individuals with Down syndrome in our community! This year we received many generous contributions that allowed us to live...