Posts by kmomenee

To my amazing and inspiring GiGi’s Playhouse NYC Community, This year has been one of the hardest years I think we all could have faced. We were faced with a lot of unknowns and unexpected situations that have all made us appreciate the little things and take life day by day. I know you have…

Welcome to Parent/Caregiver TableTalk, created by GiGi’s Playhouse NYC’s Outreach Committee for our Down syndrome community parents and caregivers. It’s a platform where our voices can be shared openly and freely on current topics, family matters, self-care and much more. It’s a place where recipes and stories are shared like we would do across the…

Our partnership with NDSS provides many resources for you and your family to enhance your safety! Click HERE for the NDSS Fact Sheets  

We are at a pivotal time in our country. We want everyone in our community to know that we applaud the peaceful protests for social justice. We cannot sit on the sidelines while racial injustices continue to plague our society. Down syndrome knows no race. We are an organically diverse community, and we stand together and support each other. We will…

It’s time to celebrate!   We are thrilled to announce the achievement of GiGi’s Playhouse NYC reaching the milestone of having over 1,000 participants with Down syndrome join our family!   There are so many people who have contributed countless volunteer and staff hours strategizing and implementing our development, reaching out to families, and of course,…

  AS WE HUNKER DOWN AT HOME TO DO OUR PART IN STOPPING COVID-19, WE STILL NEED TO BE PROACTIVE ABOUT OUR HEALTH. OUR TEETH WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP PLAQUE AND BEING HOME ALL DAY RAISES SPECIAL DENTAL CONCERNS, ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS. BRUSH YOUR TEETH AT LEAST 2 TIMES PER DAY, IF NOT MORE! THESE…

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION Frank Sawyer, Board President  We are grateful for this opportunity for us to come together as a community and to support each other during this trying time.  COVID-19 has had a devastating impact in our world, our country and city.  It has also had a devastating impact on our finances since our major fundraising events for…

Meet Reed Nerlino, a volunteer who has gone above and beyond year round for GiGi’s Playhouse NYC. Reed first heard of GiGi’s Playhouse NYC through a family friend and has had a close connection to their son with Down syndrome for many years. “Walking in for the first time I pegged (GiGi’s Playhouse NYC)  as a…

Our participant spotlight this week is Troy Providenti, a participant of 8 years at GiGi’s Playhouse NYC. GiGi’s NYC has known Troy since the beginning and we have been so amazed by his commitment to our programs and how much a true friend he is to everyone who steps foot on the playhouse. One passion that resounds at the…

Dear Families and Volunteers, In light of the Mayor’s decision to close NYC public schools until April 20, we have decided to pause all of GiGi’s Playhouse NYC programs until May 1. We will monitor the situation closely, communicating updates via email and social media. A limited staff will be at the playhouse during regular…