Posts by Brooke Papin

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, our Hoffman Estates chapter of GiGi’s Playhouse hosted its highly anticipated GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge at the NOW Arena Village Green. What a monumental day it was! 🎯 Participation & Reach 💵 Fundraising Impact 🏁 Challenge Highlights ❤️ Why It Matters 🏆Community & Team Spirit Join Us Next Year! Already marking…

GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge is Tomorrow! Here Are The Things To Know Before You Go: Tomorrow, June 14thNOW Arena – 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL We are SO close to being the number one playhouse across the GiGi’s Network help us reach our goal! Use this LINK to see the live leaderboards and make a…

Fun with STEM! This past week, we started piloting a new STEM Lab program here at GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates! This new and groundbreaking pilot program explores Science, Technology, Engineering, and math in a fun and engaging way. Participants explored the states of matter (solids, liquids, gasses), made hypotheses, and more by combining ingredients to…

On Thursday, May 8th Kendra Scott invited Hugs & Mugs to their Deer Park location for a give back night. From 3-5, Hugs & Mugs was there with Store Manager, Kya, Career Programs Manager, Megan, and Hugs & Mugs graduate and GiGi Ambassador, Kiera! Kendra Scott gave 20% of their entire proceeds back to Hugs…

And that’s a wrap on spring programming! As we near the end of our spring 2025 session for group and 1:1 programs, it is exciting to look back on the last few months and see the incredible growth, connections, and memories that have been made. Whether it was in a tutoring room building upon math…

As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month, we at GiGi’s Playhouse find ourselves filled with gratitude and admiration for the incredible individuals who dedicate their time, energy, and love to our mission. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization, and without them, GiGi’s Playhouse simply wouldn’t have the incredible impact that it does! Dedication Beyond Measure…

Emma has been a participant at GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates since 2017, participating in programs like Speech Therapy, Math tutoring, GiGiFIT Teen, Literacy Tutoring, GiGi Prep, GiGiU, GiGi’s Kitchen Adult, GiGiFIT Adult, Games with Friends, and Fantastic Friends. Most recently, Emma has been working as an intern in Hugs & Mugs, preparing for her future.…

We’re proud to celebrate an incredible achievement by Zach, who recently earned a gold medal at the Special Olympics in the benchpress competition! His strength, determination, and hard work paid off in a big way, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share his success. What Are the Special Olympics? The Special Olympics is a…

The challenge is simple, support our Hoffman Estates location and take part in the festivities to show your commitment to the inclusion of those with Down syndrome and all unique abilities! Join us for our 5K run, one mile walk, and a day full of other exciting activities! Registration is NOW OPEN for the GiGiFIT…

Last month, GiGi’s Playhouse hosted its National Gala, which is our biggest fundraising event of the year. As a marketing intern, I had multiple roles for the Gala: ROLE 1: Interviewing Guests I asked guests multiple questions at the Gala.I talked to them while filming and asked why they support GiGi’s Playhouse. ROLE 2: Gave…