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Safety First!
Greetings GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne Community! Based on the latest information and guidance from our national office and public health officials, we have decided to suspend all programming, events and volunteer orientations at GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne until further notice. We are not aware of any individuals connected to the Playhouse who have had exposure…
Read MoreRead Across America Week
Our Executive Director was invited to be a guest reader during Covington Elementary’s Read Across America Week celebration. Knowing that Bethany loves children, our Executive Director asked her to come along. After doing introductions, Bethany, decided that she would be the one to read 47 Strings to the three classes. 47 Strings, a wonderful book…
Read MoreCertified Awesome
The GiGi’s Career Development Programs are progressive learning programs designed to motivate adults with Down syndrome. Through these programs, individuals achieve their highest potential through goal-development, wellness, career skills, community engagement and meaningful work opportunities. To enhance career skills, CaS, from King Arthur’s Trolley, provided ServSafe training to our Ambassadors from GiGi’s Genesis Health Bar!…
Read MoreA Spooktacular Month of Purposeful Programs
It’s Down Syndrome Awareness Month and we are packing the Playhouse calendar with purposeful programs and our 3rd Annual Spooktacular event! Please look at the many programs we have running at the Playhouse and be sure to RSVP! Your RSVP allows us to properly plan materials and the amount of volunteers needed. Just click on the…
Read MoreAugust Happenings!
It is back to school time, but the Playhouse is not slowing down! Please look at the many programs we have running at the Playhouse and be sure to RSVP! Your RSVP allows us to properly plan materials and the amount of volunteers needed. Just click on the provided link(s) and we will see you…
Read MoreBarking Their Worth
Our GiGi University grads have started participating in GiGi U reunions. These reunions consist of gathering at the Playhouse to participate in a planned activity or going out into the community and exploring career or volunteer options. Most recently, our graduates teamed up with volunteers from I Can to make and bake dog treats for…
Read MoreA Match Made in Heaven
Kristy and Cameron have known each other for years, but it wasn’t until the two enrolled in GiGi University, that they really got to know each other well. The following is an account of their relationship, in their own words. They are a match made in heaven. Kristy started going to GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne…
Read MoreNever Hesitate to Advocate
Jennifer is one of our dedicated members of the Board of Directors at GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne. When putting together a quick biography for the organization, Jennifer’s words were a wonderful reminder that sometimes, we get caught up in everything we want to accomplish and forget to remember to celebrate how far we have come.…
Read MoreHealthy Eats with Sweet Rewards
Are you finding yourself looking for a fast and healthy food option? Luckily, GiGi’s Genesis Health Bar is now open and ready to help you on your journey to a healthier you! GiGi’s Genesis Health Bar is the first of its kind and opened its doors on December 17, 2018. It is the latest addition…
Read MoreCEO Day
Today was the second time that GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne was asked to be a presenter at Leo Junior High School’s CEO (Career Exploration Opportunity) Day! We were honored to be asked to speak to over 100 students about GiGi’s Playhouse and educating our new friends about Down syndrome and #generationG. Best of all, this…
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