Uncategorized
A Journey Back to Where We Started: Meet Our Executive Director
I started my journey with the Playhouse in the Fall of 2015, but for the real story of when my journey with GiGi’s Playhouse started, you can go here. I…
Read MoreDreams Do Come True
Nolan is a 6-year-old aspiring news anchor who happens to have Down syndrome. While he has yet to see an individual with Down syndrome reporting the news, he is no…
Read MoreLook How Far We’ve Come!
On October 21, 2015, GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne began construction on our Playhouse. Shambaugh & Son, Vintage Archonics, and hundreds of donors believed in the vision and made this empty…
Read MoreA Star Is Born
Sara started coming to GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne in 2018 and is a proud GiGi University graduate. She enjoys everything about GiGi’s Playhouse. Sara likes making smoothies for customers at…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse Receives Special Grant
On September 8th, GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne was awarded $5,000 from the James Davis Fund, held at the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne during the 100th year celebration at…
Read MoreA BEAUtiful Life
Our first guest blogger of 2022 is Jessica aka Beau’s mom! We first met Jessica and her beautiful family while Beau was still in the womb! GiGi’s Playhouse was their…
Read MoreGiGi’s Genesis Health Bar Expands Career Training with Food Truck Fridays
From our GiGi’s at Home virtual programs to our new partnership with All-American Stores, GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne has found several silver linings throughout the past year and a half.…
Read MoreFall 2021 Programs: Volunteers Needed!
GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne is 99% volunteer-run, which means more than 200 volunteers assist us with a variety of roles throughout the year. As we gear up for our Fall…
Read MoreGiGi’s Genesis Health Bar Expands Career Training Opportunities in partnership with All-American Stores and the Community
New partnership provides meaningful work experiences for adults with Down syndrome Fort Wayne, IN (May 6, 2021) – GiGi’s Genesis Health Bar and All-American Stores today announced a new partnership…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Isabella Witulsk
GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne is 99 percent volunteer-led. Each year, we host multiple high school and college students for internships in our Playhouse. Read more about our incredible interns and…
Read More