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Why GiGi's Exists?
GiGi’s Playhouse was created to change the way the world views a Down syndrome diagnosis and send a global message of acceptance for all.
Here to Help
Down syndrome is the largest chromosomal disability and yet, it is the least funded. From a prenatal diagnosis to career skills, we make a lifetime commitment to remain by their side.
GenerationG
#GenerationG is a worldwide movement that goes beyond Down syndrome and sends a global message of acceptance for ALL!
Take the Pledge
Become a member of the #GenerationG Community, an army of change-makers set on making the world a kinder, better place for all people!
Who is GiGi's Playhouse?
With over 57+ brick-and-mortar locations across the United States and Mexico, GiGi’s Playhouse is the ONLY network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers.
Every day, we provide FREE, life-changing therapeutic, educational, and career training programs for 30,000+ individuals of all ages. From prenatal diagnosis to career skills, we make a lifetime commitment to our families.
Upcoming Events
March 11, 2030 • Renaissance Schaumburg
Join us to celebrate 20 Years of FREE programs, belief, and inspiration
We challenge YOU
to MOVE for acceptance!
December 2024 Newsletter
The newsletter from GiGi’s Playhouse reflects on the accomplishments of 2024, highlighting the opening of new Playhouses and the expansion of their reach to individuals with Down syndrome in 93 countries. They provided over 340,000 hours of free programming, including one-on-one tutoring and adult programs, while facing challenges due to a volunteer shortage and rising operational costs. The newsletter emphasizes key areas for funding: volunteer support, adult programming for aging individuals with Down syndrome, and advocacy against bullying and for acceptance.
Speaking up: GiGi’s Participants are inspiring the world!
Public speaking isn’t exactly for the faint of heart. Let’s face it: whether it’s for school, work, or a public event, the thought of giving a speech or presentation makes most of us uneasy, and for good reason; it’s scary. Stepping on stage, speaking in front of a crowd, revealing who you are—it’s all nerve-wracking.…
November 2024 Newsletter
The newsletter highlights the achievements and growth at GiGi’s Playhouse, thanking supporters for their contributions and showcasing how these efforts have led to over 344,400 hours of free programming across 93 countries.
The 2024 Annual Leadership Conference was a key event, emphasizing leadership development for over 356 leaders, including high school students from the #GenerationG Youth Board, aimed at fostering the next generation of leaders. The conference featured inspiring speakers like Dan Thurmon, who motivated attendees.
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I am the grandfather of Jay. I have seen first-hand how GiGi’s Playhouse has treated my grandson and all children that pass through their doors, with love, affection, caring, understanding, and teaching with early intervention to help promote better lives for these children future’s.
It is incredible how they’ve done this on pure donations only and never asked or pressured anybody for money that attends their classes.
I put this organization in the same class as the Shriners Hospital and St Jude’s. I am so grateful that my daughter found GiGi’s Playhouse and as a business owner I have and will continue to work towards helping this organization to the best of my ability I urge other people to do the same