Volunteer Spotlight: November 2019- Taylor McLain
Volunteer Spotlight November: Taylor McLain - Fantastic Friends Program Leader and Walk Chairperson HUGE Thank you to Taylor McLain for all the amazing work you do with GiGi's Playhouse Little Rock. Taylor is one of our most valued volunteers because after working all day, she still finds time to come...
Be a GiGi’s All Star and get your name and picture on GiGi’s Playhouse All Star Wall
That's right... It's a cumulative total meaning each time you donate in your loved one's name, it adds to their overall total. So if you can do it in one donation or over the next few years, there's no pressure. We'll be here and when you reach that $2,100, their...
Thank you for Sponsoring Walk The EXTRA Mile 2019!!
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Literacy Coordinator Needed – 10-15 hours monthly
Literacy Coordinator Needed! Have you ever thought, "I wish I could volunteer with GiGi's but I just don't have the time"?? Well wait no more, friend! You can do this from the comfy chair in your living room for just a couple hours a week or one day a month....
Introducing The Butterfly Wall at GiGi’s Playhouse Little Rock
"Those we love are with us for a short time, then like the butterfly they fly onward." - unknown We want to honor the memories of individuals lost who had Down syndrome at GiGi's Playhouse Little Rock. If you know of a family who has lost someone --...
Rockin’ out a new Best Of All at GiGi’s Little Rock
Heather, age 24, is a quiet and reserved woman who struggles with anxiety, to the point she has trouble going in public comfortably. She came to our second offering of Fantastic Friends with her mom. Her mom took a seat on the couch and Heather sat next to her. The...
Emma Kate’s Story
Emma Kate Sursa is a vibrant, active, and happy little girl. She loves Mickey Mouse and America's Funniest Home Videos. She especially loves going fishing with her daddy. There's not much that Emma Kate can't do. Emma Kate also has Down syndrome. The Down syndrome makes her have to try...
Congratulations Julie Christian! September Volunteer Spotlight
GiGi's Playhouse Little Rock would like to honor Julie Christian, Little Rock, in our Volunteer Spotlight for September. Julie has been with GiGi's Playhouse for over a year as a general volunteer until she transitioned to Program Coordinator in May 2019. Julie attended National Conference last year for GiGi's in...
First Month at GiGi’s Playhouse Little Rock
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNvxdW6_tyY&w=560&h=315] Can you believe we’ve been open a month now? We were very busy with programs and engaging the community during the month of June. On June 8, we officially opened our doors to provide support and services for people with Down syndrome from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood with...
Meet Olivia
My name is Olivia and I am 15 and live in Cabot, AR. We have seen so many positive changes since Olivia's birth in the world of Down Syndrome- and now we get to add a GiGi's Playhouse in our area to the list! I enjoy swimming, shopping, going out...
Caleb’s Story
We are so blessed in Arkansas to have such amazing families and individuals with Down syndrome. Each of these families has a unique story and one common thread, hope. We are here to encourage, empower and equip all Arkansans living with Down syndrome to achieve their Best of All. Caleb's...
