#generation G
We are so excited to have 3 new interns on board at GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley! It is so great to see our young people so enthusiastic about our mission to change the way the world views Down syndrome. We truly are #strongertogether because of the great work of our...
Today of all days, be accepting, be generous, be kind
Today is GiGi Gianni's 16th birthday. We had the pleasure of visiting with GiGi and Nancy at an GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley Open Play last week. Nancy and GiGi #enthusiastically greeted everyone there, even though we were one of many visits that week! Nancy and GiGi were there to celebrate...
Volunteer Wish List
People often ask what are the things we need most to keep GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley running. Yes, we need money and specific items, but what we need the most are people. Volunteers are what makes the Playhouse possible- they help run the programs, tutor the students, clean the Playhouse,...
It’s never too late to find your #bestofall
[contact-form][contact-field label="Name" type="name" required="true" /][contact-field label="Email" type="email" required="true" /][contact-field label="Website" type="url" /][contact-field label="Message" type="textarea" /][/contact-form] CeCe and her sister Connie are definitely #strongertogether. CeCe started literacy tutoring in January of 2018 at the age of 49. CeCe could write and read her own name and a large part of the...
Literacy Tutoring at Fox Valley
Winter Literacy at Fox Valley We are a little over half way through our literacy winter tutoring sessions and are enjoying every minute of them! We have so much fun reading, writing and laughing with our tutors and students. Although tutoring sessions can be great fun, they also...
First Semester Wrap Up!
At Fox Valley we have had wonderful interns this past semester who have really helped us in our program growth, development, and bringing the fun! We sat down with Aurora University Social Work intern Makayla to hear about her experience as an intern at GiGi's Playhouse: Where are you from...
What GiGi’s Fox Valley is Thankful For
Giving thanks at GiGi’s Fox Valley! Every thanksgiving people take time to recognize what in their lives provides them love, encouragement, support, laughter, and friendship. Here at GiGi’s FV we have so much to be thankful for! Whether it’s our volunteers who put on our purposeful programs, our families who...
Fox Valley at GiGi’s National Conference
On Nov 1st-5th myself, the site coordinator, and board members had the opportunity to attend the GiGi's Playhouse National Conference! It was a great time had by all and we learned a lot too! Being a new staff member I started my conference experience on Wednesday at the Hoffman Estates...
Literacy Tutoring
Hello, my name is Melissa and I am currently one of the social work interns here at GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley. For the fall literacy tutor session I have had the pleasure of working with Zoe! My sessions with Zoe have been fun, exciting and educational. Every week Zoe is...
Naperville Half Marathon/5K!
We had so much fun at the half marathon and 5k that took place in the streets of downtown Naperville yesterday! With 30 charity runners running and raising money for GiGi's FV we were able to raise over $13,000! This is a phenomenal number that will go directly to our...
Running for our Kids!
Hello Fox Valley Families! As many of you already know GiGi's Playhouse will be participating in the Naperville Charity Marathon Race on Sunday Oct 22nd. October is Down Syndrome Awareness month! During the month of October we celebrate individuals with down syndrome, their abilities and accomplishments. We can't wait to...