Volunteer Donates a Staggering 2,300 Volunteer Hours
Volunteer can be a scary word. Not knowing how you can contribute or the amount of time you can give is overwhelming to many people. At GiGi’s Playhouse we are…
Read MoreGrowing, Learning and Sharing-a National Conference for Down Syndrome Recap
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…
Read MoreGrateful for Tutors that are Changing the World
Meet Math Tutor- Grace Branger Our one-on-one tutoring programs are volunteer led and truly life-changing. Today we want to shine a spotlight on one of our incredible math tutors, Grace…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month- REAL Perspectives from REAL Local Families: Matthew
This year, to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we asked a few of our Playhouse families and friends to give their REAL perspective on what it’s like to love someone…
Read MoreGeneration G Gala Silent Auction- Don’t Miss Out!
A Buddy Bike, an AirBnB getaway and Golf at House on the Rock, oh my! Generation G Gala Silent Auction; Ends October, 14 at 9p.m. To participate: Text: Madisongala2022 to…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month- REAL Perspectives from REAL Local Families: Adi
This year, to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we asked a few of our Playhouse families and friends to give their REAL perspective on what it’s like to love someone…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month- REAL Perspectives from REAL Local Families: Henry
This year, to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we asked a few of our Playhouse families and friends to give their REAL perspective on what it’s like to love someone…
Read MoreChildhood Cancer Awareness Month- A Local Family’s Perspective
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and we wanted to introduce you to Matt and his family. Matt is an energetic 8 year old that has been part of the…
Read MoreAdvocacy and IEP’S
GiGi’s Madison Guest Blog by Playhouse Mom and Board Member Sarah Berndt Here we go… again! Back to school If you’re a parent of a child with Down syndrome, who…
Read MoreProgramming with a Purpose: Down Syndrome and Autism
Our Playhouse has been lucky enough to have a dedicated group of volunteers that developed programming for individuals with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder, or…
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