{"id":142265,"date":"2026-04-16T14:23:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/?p=142265"},"modified":"2026-04-16T14:25:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:25:37","slug":"help-us-stock-the-playhouse-this-givenola-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/2026\/04\/16\/help-us-stock-the-playhouse-this-givenola-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Us Stock the Playhouse This GiveNOLA Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/files\/2026\/04\/Email-header-for-early-giving.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/files\/2026\/04\/Email-header-for-early-giving.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/files\/2026\/04\/Email-header-for-early-giving-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/files\/2026\/04\/Email-header-for-early-giving-768x269.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At GiGi\u2019s Playhouse New Orleans, everything we do is rooted in one simple promise: our programs are always FREE for every family who walks through our doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, we are proud to serve <strong>305 individuals and families<\/strong> across the Greater New Orleans area, providing educational, therapeutic, fitness, and career-focused programs that build confidence, independence, and a true sense of belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But behind every successful program is something simple\u2026 and essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s the Little Things That Make a Big Difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Markers. Paint. Apples. Granola bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These everyday items may seem small, but they are a vital part of every program we offer. Art supplies spark creativity and self-expression. Healthy snacks help fuel our participants so they can stay engaged, focused, and ready to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the things that turn our Playhouse into a welcoming, vibrant space where individuals with Down syndrome can thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_9301.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_9301.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_9301-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Goal: $3,000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This GiveNOLA Day, we are raising <strong>$3,000 to stock our Playhouse<\/strong> with the supplies we use every single day \u2014 art materials and healthy groceries\/snacks that support our growing community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As our Playhouse continues to grow, so do our needs. Your support helps ensure that every participant who walks through our doors has access to a fully supported, engaging experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every donation\u2014no matter the size\u2014makes a direct and immediate difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$25<\/strong> provides healthy snacks for one program session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$50<\/strong> stocks art supplies for one program session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$100<\/strong> supports both snacks and supplies across multiple programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$250<\/strong> helps fully stock the Playhouse for a week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_7956-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_7956-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_7956-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_7956-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_7956-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_7956.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Place Where Everyone Belongs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Families often tell us that GiGi\u2019s Playhouse is more than just a program\u2014it\u2019s a place where their loved ones feel seen, supported, and celebrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cGiGi&#8217;s is providing him a place where he feels like he belongs, he can be himself\u2026\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Matthew\u2019s mom<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cGiGi&#8217;s is acceptance\u2026 to motivate, inspire, and have fun. It\u2019s very special.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Craig B., self-advocate and Board Member<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Part of Something Bigger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you give this GiveNOLA Day, you\u2019re not just donating supplies\u2014you\u2019re helping create moments of connection, confidence, and joy for the 302 families we serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re helping us continue to provide programs that are always FREE.<br>You\u2019re helping us build a more inclusive and accepting community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Help us reach our $3,000 goal and stock the Playhouse today:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givenola.org\/organization\/3867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.givenola.org\/organization\/3867<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for being part of our GiGi\u2019s Playhouse New Orleans community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At GiGi\u2019s Playhouse New Orleans, everything we do is rooted in one simple promise: our programs are always FREE for every family who walks through our doors. Today, we are proud to serve 305 individuals and families across the Greater New Orleans area, providing educational, therapeutic, fitness, and career-focused programs that build confidence, independence, and&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wpo365_audiences":[],"wpo365_private":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-142265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142265"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142265\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=142265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/neworleans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=142265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}