What we offer

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

Our Most Wanted Items

Looking for a meaningful way to support GiGi's Playhouse? Browse our current wish list to see the items our participants and programs need most. Every donation helps us enhance our space and keep our free programs growing.

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.

Save the Date – Lagniappe Gala 2026!

Mark your calendar for our annual Lagniappe Gala on October 3, 2026! Sponsorship opportunities are now available, and we're accepting donations for our silent auction. Join us in creating an unforgettable evening that changes lives.

Featured Events

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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.

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.

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