Posts Tagged ‘community’
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 Summer session will run June 16th – August 9th. Tutors and students meet the same day and time each week. Tutor Applications for Summer 2025 are OPEN until May 12th!…
Read MoreFamily Resources
These resources are some of our community partners and resources families have recommended over the years. This list is not inclusive and, except for the GiGi’s Playhouse Resources, are independent of GiGi’s Playhouse. Please do your own research when finding resources that are best for your family. If you have resources you would like to…
Read MoreDown but Not Out: The Life of Eric Readinger and His Mother
Down but Not Out: is a beautiful memoir penned by Eric’s mother, Julianne Zedalis. This is a guest blog with an introduction by a Madison volunteer, Julia Sullivan, and an essay by Julianne Zedalis. We are proud to help spread this message of connection and inspiration, in partnership with GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego and GiGi’s…
Read More3 Must-Attend 2025 Fundraisers for Inclusion & Impact
Support GiGi’s Playhouse Madison with 3 Must-Attend 2025 Fundraisers for Inclusion & Impact Dash for Down Syndrome – April 26, 2025 New Theme: Super here’s Dash for Down Syndrome! Get ready to don your capes and masks for one of the most impactful, high-energy events of the year! Our Dash for Down Syndrome is a…
Read MoreGliding into Winter: Our Annual Family Ice Skating Event
Gliding, Giggles and Glowing Fires There’s something special about winter nights—crisp air, twinkling lights, and the sound of skates gliding (or sometimes shuffling) across the ice. This year’s Family & Friends Ice Skating Event, in partnership with Monona Parks and Recreation and DSAW-SC, was another unforgettable evening filled with fun, laughter, and determination! About 50…
Read MoreWelcome Nanette Mogensen to the GiGi’s Playhouse Madison Team!
We are thrilled to welcome Nanette Mogensen as our new Part-Time Program Coordinator at GiGi’s Playhouse Madison! Nanette is no stranger to our Playhouse family—she’s a dedicated Playhouse mom who has experienced firsthand the impact of our programs. Now, she’s bringing her passion and perspective to help us elevate our programming even further. In her…
Read MoreGeneration G: A Call to Action for a Kinder, More Inclusive World
Visit the Generation G page An inclusive world is possible with your help! At GiGi’s Playhouse Madison, inclusion is not just a word—it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in a world where kindness, acceptance, and true inclusion are the norm, not the exception. This is the heart of Generation G: a movement…
Read MoreCelebrating Courtney Gamer’s Promotion
Celebrating Courtney Gamer’s Promotion to Site Manager at GiGi’s Playhouse Madison
Read MoreLooking Back: Growing our impact on the Down Syndrome Community in 2024!
Impact Growth in 2024! Each year we like to reflect on the ways our community has lived our mission of ‘changing the way the world views Down syndrome and bringing a global message of acceptance for all’. From celebrating the introduction of innovative programs, the initiation of powerful collaborations, and the heightened success of our…
Read MoreSpreading Light and Acceptance 1 Candle at a Time
Spreading Light and Acceptance One Candle at a Time
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