Featured Event
October 5, 2024
The Lagniappe Gala is our premier annual fundraiser, essential for empowering us to support more families and amplify our #GenerationG message of ACCEPTANCE throughout New Orleans! This year’s theme, A Little Something Extra, celebrates the unique 21st chromosomes that makes our friends with Down syndrome truly extraordinary!
Read MoreOur Mission and Purpose:
To change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.
Our Vision:
To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools and communities.
Our Niche:
We change lives through consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community, through a replicable playhouse model.
Our Promise:
A lifetime commitment to families.
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!
Current Happenings at GiGi's Playhouse New Orleans
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We Are On A Mission
GiGi's Playhouse New Orleans' mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome (DS), and our vision is to see a world where individuals with DS are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities. We accomplish this through consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families at our Down Syndrome Achievement Center and by spreading the message of acceptance in the Greater New Orleans community.
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!
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