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Way To Go Dustin!
We are SO proud of our friend Dustin successfully completing his first full month with Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe! Dustin is beyond proud to be a part of the Taziki’s amazing team and family! And we are forever grateful for our partnership together. You can find Dustin filling up drinks behind the counter, rolling silverware, wiping…
Read More3 2 1 Dash For Down Syndrome 5K
On June 12th GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville hosted our first 3 2 1 Dash For Down Syndrome 5K in Shelby Park. We had over 200 runners and walkers come out to support GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville for this event. Everyone had an amazing time we had games, face painting, Sam the Balloon Man, the Kona Ice truck.…
Read More3 2 1 Dash For Down Syndrome 5K
Do you love to help a good cause? Do you love to run? Have we got the event for you! 3 2 1 Dash For Down Syndrome 5K on June 11, 2016 is a race for adults and children, along with a “dash” run for individuals with Down Syndrome. Race proceeds will benefit GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville, a one-of-a-kind…
Read MoreRow For A Reason
Check out this awesome video recap and join us in shouting a huge THANK YOU to On The End CrossFit and everyone who planned, supported, and participated in Middle Tennessee Row for a Reason 2016…including our very own EPIC adults and the Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders!! We are incredibly grateful. Your generosity and support are helping…
Read MoreJacob’s Best of All
“Since Gigi’s Playhouse has opened its door to the community in 2013, our son, Jacob has become a frequent visitor and active participant in multiple programs. GiGi’s Playhouse is a safe, friendly, and fun place, and we enjoy every opportunity given. We are currently homeschooling Jacob and he practices his social skills and group instructions…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Young Athletes Partners with GiGi’s!
GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville is SO excited to partner with Special Olympics Tennessee to offer Special Olympics Young Athletes™ (SOYA) beginning the Spring semester of 2016! SOYA is a unique sport and play program for children with intellectual disabilities. The focus is on fun activities that are important to mental and physical growth. Children ages 2.5-7 enjoy…
Read MoreThank You For Another Wonderful Year!
GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville has had a wonderful year full of program expansion and achievements. We have been able to expand our tutoring program to include math, to start a new adult program, and to encourage healthy lifestyles with our new Friends, Fun, and Fitness program. With your help, GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville has been able to provide…
Read MoreHannah’s EPIC Job!
Our EPIC Adult Program meets weekly to provide opportunities for socialization and community involvement, while creating a fun and memorable experience for its participants. Participants work on vocational, communication, and social skills to boost confidence and encourage independence. Hannah participated in our first EPIC program over the summer. Her parents commented, “We are thrilled about Gigi’s offering…
Read MoreHappy 2nd Birthday GiGi’s Nashville!
Two years ago today GiGi’s Playhouse opened it’s doors in Nashville. We are so grateful for all the support we have received from the community, all of the new friends we have made, and for all of the lives we have touched!! With your support we have added 5 new programs, tutored over 50 students…
Read MoreInspired by GiGi’s Volunteers!
Come check out our new “volunteer of the month” display at the Playhouse, to honor all of our amazing volunteers! This month, we chose Gay Sakich as the Volunteer of the Month, because of all of her hard work and countless hours she put into GiGi’s the month of September. She not only brings her expertise…
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