About GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County
Welcome to GiGi's Playhouse Orange County! Since our grand opening in November 2022, we've been on a mission to provide 100% free programs and events for our local Down syndrome community, taking giant strides toward building a more inclusive world.
Reflecting on our first year, we've achieved incredible milestones:
- Warmly welcomed 350 families into the GiGi's family
- Launched a wide range of inclusive programs tailored to all age groups
- Introduced our pilot program for 1:1 Literacy Tutoring
- Built meaningful and lasting connections with our dedicated volunteers
Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond, we’re aiming even higher:
- Expanded our Literacy and Math Tutoring programs to reach even more learners
- Launched GiGi's Kitchen, a hands-on culinary initiative that inspires cooking skills and confidence
- Strengthened our Community Outreach to connect with and support more families and individuals
In 2024, we proudly hosted three incredible events to raise funding for our programs and spread Down syndrome awareness: the Lucky Few Gala, the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge, and Putting For The Playhouse Golf Tournament
And as we look forward to 2025, mark your calendars for these can’t-miss events:
- The Lucky Few Gala on March 14, 2025
- The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge on June 14, 2025
- Our Annual Golf Tournament in the fall of 2025
None of this would be possible without the generous support of our donors. Your contributions are the driving force behind our mission to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their fullest potential. Please consider making a donation today to help us continue this remarkable journey of impact and transformation!
Locations
61
New Playhouse Inquiries
200
Program Participation Hours
300,000
Our Purpose:
To change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.
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.
Our Promise:
A lifetime commitment to families.
We are a Down syndrome organization with over 61+ brick-and-mortar locations across the United States and Mexico and 200 inquiries to start new locations all over the world, GiGi’s Playhouse is the ONLY network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers. Every day, we provide FREE, life-changing therapeutic, educational, and career training programs for 30,000+ individuals of all ages.
Down syndrome is the largest chromosomal disability in our country and yet, it is the least funded. From a prenatal diagnosis to career skills, we make a lifetime commitment to remain by their side. Families are empowered with all the tools their child needs to succeed!
Through free programs and through our Generation G Campaign for global acceptance, we EMPOWER families by maximizing opportunities for daily achievement and lasting acceptance. To ensure lasting acceptance, we must show the world what individuals with Down syndrome are truly capable of achieving as students, co-workers, volunteers, friends, and valued members of their communities. Our program outcomes help advance this vital social impact goal.
GiGi's Playhouse is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and is solely funded by donations.
Privacy Policy:
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
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GiGi’s Playhouse does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, Board members, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.