Changing Lives through Literacy Tutoring- Katie’s story
Literacy tutoring changes lives! Katie and her family have always enjoyed reading together. She started her literacy journey with GiGi's Playhouse back in the fall of 2022. In spring of 2023, Mike started working with Katie. He quickly learned her love of all things Star Wars, Toy Store, and Laura...
Life-Changing One on One Programing Applications – Math, Literacy and Speech!
Spring applications are open December 9th 2024 - January 5th 2025! One-on-One programming is an important part of our full programming offerings at GiGi's Playhouse Madison and applications are open December 9th through January 5th. We would like to share a little more about what our one-on-one programming entails! As...
Internship Experience: Empowering Students at GiGi’s Playhouse
An internship at GiGi's Playhouse empower students and change lives in the Down syndrome community. Expanding beyond the general Volunteer role at GiGi's, our Programs Internship was designed to build and support our next generation of advocates and educators. Currently studying at local universities and colleges, our interns come to...
Spreading Light and Acceptance 1 Candle at a Time
We are proud to partner with Door County Candle Company to spread light and acceptance this holiday season! Door County Candle Company is an excellent example of living Generation G- being accepting, generous and kind! We have partnered with them to participate in their 'Candles Creating Change' fundraising opportunity. You...
Unique Ways to Support GiGi’s Playhouse Madison: 8 Creative Giving Options for a Worthy Cause
We wanted to share some unique ways to support GiGi's Playhouse Madison, which provides invaluable services to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Here are several options to consider: Monthly Giving with Incentives By signing up for monthly donations, you can ensure an easy way to give that you...
Collaborating for the Greater Good
Collaborating is the key to our Playhouses success! As an organization, we look forward to our National Conference each year because it means we have the opportunity to network with the other incredible Playhouses and national staff, learn by attending important discussions and share our local Madison best practices. Our...
Crushing our Gala Fundraising Goals and Increasing Acceptance!
Crushing our Gala fundraising goals and increasing acceptance did not happen by accident! Our 2024 Generation G- Disco Ball Dream Gala truly was a dream. Thanks to our gala committee, sponsors, and attendees we had our highest fundraising event to date, raising over $145,000! Of course, the primary reason we...
Acceptance is a Marathon
Read about how a Playhouse sibling is running a marathon to raise awareness and acceptance for the Down syndrome community! Guest Blog Series by Caitlin Paterson. You can follow her journey HERE. Caitlin is using her training and social media platform to raise money for GiGi's Playhouse Madison! You can...
Five Awards Honoring and Celebrating our Playhouse Community
Awards were handed out to 5 people who have made a large impact to our Playhouse community. Our Disco Themed 8th Annual Gala allowed us to gather and celebrate everyone who helps us in our very important work: To change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send...
Math and Literacy Tutoring – WE NEED YOU!
Our Math and Literacy one-on-on programs have become high demand. We need volunteers to TUTOR! Please note: tutors must be ages 16 or older. The Spring session will run February 3rd through April 26th. Tutors and students meet the same day and time each week. Tutor Applications for Spring 2025...
Disco Ball Gala- Gratitude for our Silent Auction Donors and Winners!
Congratulations on being a silent auction winner! If you have not yet picked up your item, we have a couple options for you to do so: If you won gift certificates only (no actual product) then we will mail your certificate to you. If you won a basket or combination...
Disco Ball Dream Gala Attendee Need to Know!
We've made it easy for Disco Ball Dream Attendees to find everything they need to know for October 4th. Countdown to Our Biggest Celebration of the Year! We are excited to see you at our largest fundraiser of the year, the Generation G Disco Ball Dream Gala! The big event is...