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A big month of Achievement! | Jobs Matter
We have had an exciting month with EIGHT confirmed job offers! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6crls8Ig40&w=854&h=480] Meet the newest members of the workforce! Chris started with GiGi U in January of…
Read MoreThe GiGi’s Impact – Hugs + Mugs
The Generation G movement is a social campaign from GiGi’s Playhouse, the mission is to make a conscious decision every day to be accepting, generous & kind. A huge part…
Read More2017 GiGi’s Playhouse 5k – The Interns thoughts.
Playhouse families, volunteers, sponsors and friends united on Sunday, June 11th in support of individuals with Down syndrome at the 14th Annual GiGi’s Playhouse Chicagoland 5K Fun Run, Walk and…
Read MoreGiGi’s Impact | GiGi U
On April 20th we had a GiGi’s University Graduation and welcomed a new group of interns into the Hugs & Mugs Cafe! This is always an exciting time! Today we…
Read MoreMentor Spotlight | Farzin
Hugs + Mugs is café and retail store run by our GiGi U graduates, now referred to as “interns” along with our support staff. Each will manage different aspects of…
Read MoreHeard around the Cafe | Hugs & Mugs
Hugs & Mugs is a retail and online store run by adults with Down syndrome who have graduated from GiGi University. Hugs & Mugs creates gifts from the heart: personalized…
Read MoreGiGi’s Impact | Nicole’s Story.
GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers impact lives everyday. We make a life time commitment from prenatal all thought adulthood. We are very proud of our GiGi’s Internship Opportunities– The GiGi’s…
Read MoreHappy Fall Y’all!!
Happy Fall – Join us for some great Autumn treats! We now have Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Pumpkin Pie Milk Shakes and Pumpkin Pie Gelato! Start this Autumn season right…
Read MoreWE NEED YOUR HELP!!
We need your help!! The busy holiday season is starting soon. We are in need of great volunteers to help spend some time here at Hugs+Mugs training and assisting our…
Read MoreMeet Kiera!
Meet Keira – Mentor at Hugs + Mugs! Meet Kiera!! Kiera graduated GiGi U in the winter of 2014 and became an intern here at Hugs + Mugs immediately after.…
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