GiGi's Playhouse New Orleans | Down Syndrome Achievement Center

Crescent City Classic 10K

Join the GiGi’s Team – Crescent City Classic 10K! Proud Run for It Charity Partner (Year 3!) Run, walk, or support virtually to fund our FREE programs.

Golf Tournament

May 15 2026
11am Shotgun Start

What we offer

GiGi's Playhouse offers FREE therapeutic, educational, and research-driven programs to individuals of all ages with Down syndrome.

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Grant our wish!

Help us make a difference by browsing our wish list! Your donations of essential items and resources directly support our mission. Explore how you can contribute today!

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Volunteer

GiGi’s Playhouse is a volunteer-run organization, and we rely on the passion and dedication of volunteers to keep our programs vibrant, educational, fun, and free.

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Featured Events

GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans Golf Tournament

May 15, 2026

11am Shotgun Start

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Lagniappe Gala — A Little Something Extra

Save the Date:
Saturday, October 3, 2026

We look forward to celebrating with you again next year as we continue our mission to ensure all programs at GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans remain always FREE.

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Our Mission: We make a lifetime commitment to changing lives and providing hope through the consistent delivery of FREE educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community, using a replicable playhouse model.

Our Vision: To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities.

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Your commitment will help children and adults with Down syndrome to succeed!

Volunteer

If you are interested in donating your time and talent, let us know!

Calendar

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GenerationG Pledge of Acceptance for Those with Down Syndrome and other Disabilities

Take the "GenerationG" pledge

and make a commitment to being accepting, generous and kind every day and in every way! By taking the pledge, you will join a new era of game-changers that we call #GenerationG!

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Volunteer News

GiGi’s Playhouse is a volunteer-run organization and we rely on the skill and dedication of volunteers of various levels of expertise to keep our programs vibrant, educational, fun and free.  Come learn about our volunteer opportunities and how you can be a part of the GiGi’s team at our monthly Volunteer Orientations. Check out our calendar for dates and times and complete the application here.

GiGi's Playhouse es una organización dirigida por voluntarios y confiamos en la habilidad y dedicación de voluntarios de diversos niveles de experiencia para mantener nuestros programas vibrantes, educativos, divertidos y gratuitos. Venga a conocer nuestras oportunidades de voluntariado y cómo puede ser parte del equipo de GiGi en nuestras orientaciones para voluntarios. ¡Consulta nuestro calendario para fechas y horarios! Y completa la solicitud aquí.