Building Stronger Voices: Our Growing Partnership with Xavier University
At GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans, long-term partnerships help us expand access to high-quality, consistent services for individuals with Down syndrome. One such partnership is with the Xavier University Speech & Language Pathology Department, which began in January 2025 and continues to grow in impact. This Spring marks the second year...
Holiday Cheer & Christmas Magic at American Legion Post 350 🎄
Last night, our GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans families were honored to attend the American Legion Post 350 Christmas Party, and it was truly a night filled with warmth, generosity, and holiday spirit. The men and women of Post 350 are longtime supporters of GiGi’s Playhouse, and they welcomed our participants...
Learning, Sorting, and Rolling Into Recycling with Ramelli Waste Management
GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans Achievers participants got a hands-on lesson in recycling thanks to our wonderful community partner, Ramelli Waste Management! The class was packed with fun facts, interactive learning, and a very exciting up-close look at a real recycling truck. We learned why recycling is so important for our...
Volunteer Spotlight: Celebrating Our Fall Intern, Selina Li
This fall, GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans had the tremendous honor of welcoming Selina Li, a Dartmouth College student interning through the Center for Social Impact. From the first day she walked through our doors, Selina brought curiosity, kindness, and a joyful spirit that quickly became part of the heartbeat of...
End the Year with Purpose: Support GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans Today
As we close out another incredible year at GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans, we are filled with gratitude for the joy, growth, and connection shared inside our Playhouse. Every high-five in tutoring, every confident new word in speech, every milestone celebrated in GiGiFIT or Kitchen, you make these moments possible. As...
Celebrating Kirsten – Creativity, Confidence, and Best of All Moments
At GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans, we love celebrating the incredible achievements of our participants, and Kirsten is a shining example of what dedication, creativity, and hard work can accomplish. Whether she is bringing her artistic vision to life in Art Explosion, pushing herself to master new skills in Math and...
A Wonderful Night Out at the Theater with Our Achievers!
On November 13th, our Achievers and their families enjoyed an unforgettable night out at Footloose: Youth Edition at the Westwego Performing Arts Theater! This special outing was made possible through the Chrysalis Program, offered by the Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS), which provides complimentary theatre experiences for special-needs adults and...
Crescent City Classic 10K 2026 “Run for It” Program supporting GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans
GiGi's Playhouse New Orleans was selected for the 2026 Crescent City Classic 10K (CCC10K) "Run for It" charity partner program for the third year in a row! The CCC is one of the premiere 10K races in the country, and a whole lot of fun! The event will be on...
Volunteer Spotlight: Olga Wunch – The Heartbeat of GiGiMOVE
Since joining GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans in July 2021, Olga Wunch has been one of our most dedicated and energetic volunteers. For the past four years, Olga has supported our participants in leading active, healthy lives through her leadership and enthusiasm. As our GiGiMOVE Adults Program Leader, Olga brings her...
Program Spotlight: Art Explosion
On October 13th, the Art Explosion class hosted a terrific art show, allowing them to present and explain their artwork to other fellow participants as well as family members. After six weeks of creating, practicing, and exploring new techniques, they shared their pieces and the stories behind them with fellow...
Trunk or Treat Fun!
The annual Trunk or Treat took place Sunday, October 26th, hosted by Post 350 and the Scouts of America. It was a fun-filled night with plenty of sweets and laughter. Here are a few highlights from the night: Everyone went above and beyond on their trunk decorations. Here are some...
A Little Something Extra: A Night to Remember at the Lagniappe Gala
On October 4, 2025, the Playhouse was glowing, not just from the twinkling lights, but from the love and energy of 160 guests who came together to celebrate our participants and the mission of GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans. The Lagniappe Gala, themed “A Little Something Extra,” embodied everything that makes...