Posts Tagged ‘GiGi’s Playhouse’
Don’t Stop Achieving
When research came out that individuals with Down syndrome have a 95% chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease by the age of 65, as opposed to the 12% chance of the general population, staff and families at GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne knew something needed to happen. With the help of local recreational therapist from F.L.O.W. Recreation, LLC, we were able to offer…
Read MoreFundraising With Purpose
Erica, a senior at Purdue Fort Wayne University majoring in Human Services is one of our current GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne interns. For her capstone project, Erica organized a fundraiser with purpose. I have been fortunate to witness the immense effort that goes on behind the scenes to ensure all programs are always free and…
Read MoreChallenge Accepted!
GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne is ecstatic to announce that we are a Think Tank Challenge partner with the incredible Amp Lab at Electric Works students! The challenge is to grow produce that can be used in GiGi’s Genesis Health Bar and come up with recipes to add into GiGi’s Genesis Health Bar or our growing…
Read MoreCooking Up Acceptance
At GiGi’s Playhouse, we empower individuals with Down syndrome to be the best version of themselves. When Kristen came to the Playhouse and started talking about her wish to volunteer, teach younger children with Down syndrome, and her enjoyment of cooking, we knew she would be the perfect fit as a co-lead for our new…
Read MoreFrom Health Bar to Barber Shop: A Life-Changing Journey
Meet Nick! Nick is a 2020 GiGi University graduate and has been honing his career skills in GiGi’s Genesis Health Bar ever since. Through his time at Genesis, Nick has shown that he shines brightest when he gets to help children. He will quickly greet our youngest customers and offer them toys to keep them…
Read MoreCelebrate Differences Through Reading
Playhouse Ambassador, Cameron, and our Executive Director were honored to be asked to read at Covington Elementary’ s Read Across America event on March 2nd. For us, it’s an easy choice when it comes to reading a book. Our favorite go-to is Different – A Great Thing To Be by Heather Avis. The book not…
Read MoreA 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 led the Playhouse through opening in January of 2016 through the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic in 2020. With a bustling Playhouse and the hopes…
Read MoreReaching New Heights
Can you believe that GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne has been open less than seven months?! We are reaching new heights and we could not have done it without YOU! On August 12th, we welcomed our 2,000th participant through our doors! Our community has been incredibly generous with their time, talent and donations. Our committed volunteers have donated over…
Read MoreJourney to Health
Losing weight and increasing your level of fitness is not an easy task. Becoming the healthiest version of yourself takes time and dedication. Matt’s journey to health started in March 2016. He had enrolled in GiGi Prep, had limited mobility, sat in a chair while exercising, and had a love for all things unhealthy. Matt made the…
Read MoreTru Kingz of Kindness
On February 21st, GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne received a message from a young man, Will. Will was in the process of becoming a full member of a local motorcycle club, Tru Kingz. To become a full member, the prospects must organize or host an event for charity. What a beautiful idea, right? A few days…
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