{"id":20382,"date":"2021-08-05T09:43:38","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T14:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/?p=20382"},"modified":"2021-08-05T09:43:38","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T14:43:38","slug":"flourishing-through-the-flames","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/flourishing-through-the-flames\/","title":{"rendered":"Flourishing through the Flames"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On behalf of the Board of Managers, Executive Director and Team at GiGi\u2019s 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 a new temporary location to meet our growing program needs to continue our life-enhancing programs to individuals with Down syndrome and their families.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20383\" style=\"width: 295px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Floursh-Through-the-Flames-4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20383\" class=\" wp-image-20383\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Floursh-Through-the-Flames-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"107\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pre-fire main program areas; Fire Damage May 11, 2021<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Rise Together to Rebuild the Playhouse and celebrate accomplishments in July 2021:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Launched our Capital Campaign: Rise Together\n<ul>\n<li>Four phase campaign launched to rebuild the playhouse<\/li>\n<li>15 core volunteers mobilized<\/li>\n<li>Room sponsorship opportunities for rebuild being developed, stay tuned<\/li>\n<li>To learn more about our capital campaign please email our Executive Director to schedule a meeting or tour of our temporary location: <a href=\"mailto:hlorenzen@gigisplayhouse.org\">hlorenzen@gigisplayhouse.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Community Events: Golfed FORE GiGi\u2019s at the 6<sup>th<\/sup> annual Golf Tournament at Moorhead Country Club. Archer Real Estate Services, Thomsen Homes &amp; Guaranty Title Co hosted successful luncheon with over 250 community supporters with all proceeds benefiting the Rebuild.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_20385\" style=\"width: 295px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Brett-Hextall-Team.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20385\" class=\"wp-image-20385\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Brett-Hextall-Team-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Brett-Hextall-Team-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Brett-Hextall-Team.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Golf FORE GiGi&#8217;s<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20384\" style=\"width: 217px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Archer-VNL-AM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20384\" class=\"wp-image-20384\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Archer-VNL-AM-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"207\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Archer-VNL-AM-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Archer-VNL-AM-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Archer-VNL-AM-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Archer-VNL-AM-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Archer-VNL-AM.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Valley News Live, Thomsen Homes, GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse, and Archer Real Estate Services the morning of the luncheon event.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Received Grants towards the Rebuild and obtaining optimal learning resources to resume programs:\n<ul>\n<li>Cass County Electric Cooperative $10,000 towards GiGiFIT and Literacy Tutoring Programs<\/li>\n<li>FM Area Foundation $7,500 towards general operating and program materials<\/li>\n<li>The Barry Foundation PaY Grants: Davie\u2019s High School $1,000 and Oak Grove $750 towards GiGiFIT and technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Celebrated numerous lemonade stands by our youth across the region and other various business events: Jeans Day, Pampered Chef Parties, shirt fundraisers and so much more! Thank you all for your efforts to help GiGi\u2019s rebuild.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Max-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-20388\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Max-2-211x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Max-2-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Max-2.jpg 382w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ikea Twin Cities and GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Twin Cities donated furniture to resume more programs this fall. Numerous volunteers came together to set up the playhouse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Ikea-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-20386\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/Ikea-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"313\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Offered programs in our new temporary space: GiGiFIT Teen &amp; Adult, LMNOP and Fantastic Friends, with more programs coming. Stay tuned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_20387\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/GiGIFIT-Teen-Adult-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20387\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20387\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/GiGIFIT-Teen-Adult-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/GiGIFIT-Teen-Adult-2.jpg 250w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\/files\/2021\/08\/GiGIFIT-Teen-Adult-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GiGiFIT Teen<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Ten weeks post fire GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Fargo has recorded 300 hours of program participation for individuals with Down syndrome and their families on a limited program schedule. Programs offered: LMNOP, Fantastic Friends, GiGiFIT Infant, Toddler, Teen and Adult.<\/p>\n<p><strong>As a community we can RISE TOGETHER to rebuild the Playhouse! Your cash donation is MATCHED by the Engelstad Foundation \u2013 Donate\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/fargo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TODAY<\/a> and make an impact!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Together we will RISE and flourish through the flames with your continued support! Thank you for believing in GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Fargo\u2019s mission as we continue to change the way the world views Down syndrome and create global acceptance for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On behalf of the Board of Managers, Executive Director and Team at GiGi\u2019s 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. 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