About GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County
Since opening our doors in November 2022, GiGi's Playhouse Orange County has grown far beyond what we imagined possible. What began as a dream to create a place of acceptance, achievement, and belonging for individuals with Down syndrome has become a thriving community serving hundreds of families throughout Orange County. In just a few short years, we have more than doubled the number of families we support, doubled our volunteer base, and doubled the number of free educational, therapeutic, career development, and social programs we offer each year.
Our growth has been fueled by an extraordinary community of volunteers, donors, sponsors, and advocates who believe in the potential of every individual with Down syndrome. Through their support, we continue to provide life-changing programs that empower participants of all ages to build confidence, develop skills, and achieve their personal best.
Our impact extends beyond the Playhouse walls through signature fundraising events like The Lucky Few Gala and the Putting for the Playhouse Golf Tournament. These events bring together families, community leaders, businesses, and supporters to celebrate achievements, raise awareness, and generate the critical funding needed to keep all of our programs free of charge.
As we look toward the future, we remain committed to growing our reach, expanding opportunities, and serving even more families throughout Orange County. Together, we are changing the way the world views Down syndrome and sending a global message of acceptance for all.
Locations
62
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:
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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.