Volunteer Wish List
People often ask what are the things we need most to keep GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough 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,...
Run, Walk & Dash for Down syndrome!
The HRC Fitness 2nd Annual 5K & 1 Mile Walk benefiting GiGi's Playhouse Hillsborough will take place on Sunday, October 4th, and will have something for everyone. After you finish running, walking and dashing, stay for the Fall Festival. An afternoon of family fun that includes seasonal food, giveaways, inflatables, a...
My Summer at GiGi’s Playhouse
A note from the Site Coordinator: Shannon started her summer telling us why she chose to volunteer her time at GiGi's Playhouse Hillsborough. Now that the summer has come to an end and she returned to school this week, she wanted to express just how much this summer has meant...
Window Unveiling Ceremony & Party!
The Official GiGi's Playhouse Hillsborough Window Unveiling Ceremony and Party is this upcoming Sunday, July 26, 4- 6 PM! The windows will feature the beautiful and joyful faces of 16 of our Playhouse participants, ranging from 1- 35 years old. Come enjoy the celebration featuring ice cream from our friends at LJ'z Boardwalk, games...
Summer Reading with Shannon
Summer Reading with Shannon is a reading program targeted to all ages. The purpose of the program is to encourage everyone to read and gain a love for it. Everyone who participates will have a folder kept at GiGi's Playhouse, and will be given a log to take home to record their...
Why I Choose to Volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse
This blog was written by Shannon, one of our many cherished volunteers who has been with GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough from the beginning. (clockwise left to right) Memorial Day Parade, Busy Bodies and Teen Tastic. I have been super involved in the special needs community for a...
Welcome Home!
Taking a break from playing, volunteer & participant enjoy some down time together. Did you know that every GiGi’s Playhouse has a couch? Let me tell you why… The couch is a place of comfort, a place to sit down and “take a load off.” It’s...
We Asked, You Answered: A Summary & Response to Our Survey
Recently GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough asked our program participants to answer a brief 5-question survey about programming. This is what we learned… Evening & Weekend Hours We need more of them, and starting in May we will have them. Our new schedule, effective Friday, May 1, is: Monday- Closed Tuesday- By...
Together We Gave GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough a Voice
Thank you to everyone who helped make our first annual i have a Voice Gala a success! With your generous help, we were able to raise over $30,000, and 100% of the proceeds from the gala go directly into making miracles happen. As promised, your dollars will help a child learn to read,...
Pancakes & Pictures
World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations on March 21st, since 2012. This year GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough is putting a face and a voice to the individuals with Down syndrome who live in our own backyard. It’s Great to...
Kick Up Your Heels
The annual i have a Voice Gala is coming up, and I cannot wait to see everyone dressed up and having fun! Held at the Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick on Saturday, March 14 at 6:00 pm, it will be an inspirational evening of dinner, dancing, and more all while...
What A Week!
Wow, our first week has come & gone! We cannot thank everyone enough for their support, encouragement and interest in GiGi’s Playhouse. Without all of you, we wouldn’t be here. Our grand opening was an overwhelming success, the turnout was fantastic! And we were so happy to see how many...