Community Connections – Liberty Mutual and Barrett & Stokely
Community is one of the most vital pieces to the GiGi's Playhouse network of playhouses. Our core values directly tie into our community; our mission is to change the way that the WORLD views Down syndrome. Employee volunteering events help us reach this goal. It widens our reach by bringing...
Best of All May 2023 Issue – Iris
"We started attending GiGi's for LMNOP when Iris was about 3 months old. She has always loved being around people, so she quickly responded to her classmates. As she has grown, we have added music class and this spring - GiGiFIT. Iris loves music and dancing. She might not actively...
Community Connections – Interns Through Local Universities
Here in Indianapolis, we are surrounded by dozens of higher learning institutions that are home to hundreds of thousands of eager students waiting to gain education within their discipline. Many will say that the best way to learn is to be immersed in the paired environment. This is the exact...
Best of All April 2023 Issue – Literacy Tutoring
Did you know that our Playhouse offers 1-on-1 literacy tutoring for all ages? Our year is divided into 3 sessions - winter/spring, summer, and fall. The literacy program includes weekly lessons with an assigned tutor that last 45-60 minutes for 10 weeks. Our Playhouse is lucky enough to be able...
Community Connections – Mommy & Me Featuring Central Indiana First Steps and Talking Time Learning Center
On March 10th, Central Indiana First Steps along with Talking Time Learning Center and our Playhouse partnered to provide "Mommy & Me" to local families that have individuals with special needs. First Steps is a family centered early intervention program for infants and toddlers from birth to age three who...
Best of All March 2023 Issue – Miss Molly
Have you ever met someone who gives their 100% in everything that they do? We have and her name is Miss Molly. Back in 2016, Molly, a mom of 2 at the time, was reading the newspaper and saw an article about the Playhouse opening and immediately knew that she...
Community Connections – Indiana Roof Ballroom
GiGi's Playhouse Indianapolis has an enormous amount of community connections that stem from a common vision, philanthropy or having a personal connection to someone with Down syndrome. Back in 2014, Laura Mays, one of the first board members when the playhouse opened its doors, met with Antonia Zunarelli from the...
Program Registration: Summer ’23 Session 1 & 2
Registration for GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis Summer 2023 programs will open on March 1, 2023 at 8:00 AM! GPH Indy will offer a wide variety of in-person programs and don’t forget to check out our virtual programs at the Virtual Playhouse. Here are the steps to register as a participant: To...
Best of All February 2023 Issue – Cole
Back in 2015, GiGi's Playhouse Indianapolis opened their doors and Cole was one of the first participants to be welcomed! Over the course of the last 8 years, Cole has been involved in every area of our playhouse. He was originally involved in teen programs such as Fantastic Friends, Teen...
Community Connections January 2023 Issue – Cathedral High School
Did you know that GiGi's Playhouse is 99% volunteer-ran? That's right! When Cathedral High School reached out about sending 300 students out into the community during their J-term session, we were thrilled about the opportunity to host! During January, 25 students spent 4 hours volunteering at the playhouse through a...
2023 Gala Sponsorship
We are EXCITED to announce that GiGi's Playhouse Indianapolis will host its annual I Have A Voice Gala on Saturday February 18, 2023 at The Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis, IN. This year’s theme: Connect! . The gala is our largest and most important fundraiser of the year, and it’s key to...
Best of All January 2023 Issue – Ollie
Back in 2021, Ollie's family returned to Indiana and was seeking community. Ollie was just a newborn when they heard about GiGi's Playhouse Indianapolis and they were immediately eager to join us. Ollie has been involved in a variety of programs at the playhouse such as Crawlers and Walkers, LMNOP,...