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Volunteer Spotlight: Danielle
Volunteer Spotlight: Danielle is one of our Teen Tastic leaders who has taken charge of coordinating the weekly program. She comes prepared to each program and collaborates with other leaders…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse National Leadership Conference
Earlier this month our Milwaukee team attended the Annual GiGi’s Playhouse National Leadership Conference, and we are motivated, excited, and equipped to CELEBRATE in 2023!! Get ready, Milwaukee!! Board member…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month
As we close out October, we also come to the end of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This month can be complicated for many. Especially those that are down in the…
Read MoreWhy does Aniya like GiGiFIT?
“I like GiGiFit Adult because it is fun and challenges me,” said Anaiya. She worked her way through an obstacle course while trying new movements and challenges. When she finished,…
Read MoreWelcome to the Team Lauren!
Welcome, Lauren! Lauren is a recent UW-Milwaukee graduate that is joining the Milwaukee GiGi’s Playhouse as a full-time Program and Volunteer Coordinator. Lauren will put her Bachelor of Arts degree in…
Read More4th graders are changing the world
Stormonth Elementary’s 4th graders are changing the way the world views Down syndrome. They have taken the #GenerationG pledge, learned about acceptance, and inclusion, and are living these lessons every…
Read MoreInternational Fun at Work Day
Did you know that today is International Fun at Work Day? Earlier this week Sara, our Operations Director, was able to visit the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and share GiGi’s…
Read MoreHigh School Hotshot – Noah
We’re so excited to share an exclusive story from FOX6 News Milwaukee about our very own Noah Waldkirch! Noah and his parents, especially mom Susan, are such influential people at…
Read MoreWorld Down Syndrome Day is coming soon!
Let’s think about World Down Syndrome Day, it’s coming soon! Fellow world-changers — visit https://www.bonfire.com/gigisplayhousemke/ and get your shirt and sweatshirt orders in! #GiGisPlayhouse #gigisplayhouseMKE #GiGisAtHome #GenerationG #BeAccepting #BeGenerous #BeKind…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Craig
Craig has been a volunteer since February of 2020. He has been tutoring Ravaughn and Kate for the past two years in literacy and math. Craig was the owner of…
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