In life, nothing happens overnight. Before a significant achievement, milestone, or modicum of success can be reached, days, months, and even years of hard work and determination must be put in. Our newest Playhouse, GiGi’s Playhouse Portland is a testament to this idea. Opening on September 28, our Portland Playhouse will be welcomed into the…
Read MoreBeing a parent to a newborn is one of life’s greatest gifts. But it can also be daunting. While parents are overjoyed by the arrival of this amazing new life, they also want to know that their child will have a bright future. This concern is amplified for parents of newborns with Down syndrome, who…
Read MoreAt GiGi’s, our Playhouses are like sanctuaries. Inside our walls, we offer our participants and their families more than FREE programming – we offer love, support, and acceptance. Our 60+ Playhouses are safe havens for individuals with Down syndrome and their parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, volunteers, and the entire community. The moment anyone steps through…
Read MoreIt started as a dream. Four years ago, three months into a global pandemic, Kirsten Riddick and Cara Armstrong, two mothers of children with Down syndrome, came together. Their idea was simple: create a social group for their children with Down syndrome, ideally close to their homes in Simi Valley, CA. What followed next is…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 12, 2024 (Simi Valley, CA) — It’s a ribbon cutting 21 years in the making. GiGi’s Playhouse, the only network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of its newest Playhouse in Simi Valley, CA, on Saturday, August 17. The Simi Valley Playhouse marks the landmark…
Read MoreIf you tuned into the Olympics on Sunday, you witnessed something that directly relates to the mission of GiGi’s Playhouse. …Yes, you read that right. Though we are Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, and we absolutely love the Special Olympics, the plight and obstacles individuals with Down syndrome face aren’t simply relegated to the Special Olympics…
Read MoreNervous glances. Long stares. Muffled laughter. When people with disabilities, especially those with Down syndrome, enter public spaces, they’re often greeted with a mixed reception. Whether it’s at a school, restaurant, or grocery store, many members of the neurotypical population aren’t used to seeing individuals with disabilities, and because of this, many people don’t…
Read MoreAt GiGi’s, our Playhouses offer purposeful, FREE programs that change our participants’ lives. We also offer programs designed to take our participants outside of our Playhouse walls and into their communities. These programs don’t just help our participants; they help community members with no ties to Down syndrome gain exposure, interact, and build meaningful relationships…
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Read MoreLet’s come together to Be Accepting, Be Generous, Be Kind! Complete 3 Random Acts of Kindness Send someone a meal Call a friend to check in on them Drop off cards in people’s mailboxes Make someone smile! Donate today! Donate $21 (or more!) Help us continue our 4,400 weekly hours of FREE therapeutic, educational and…
Read MoreA special message from Wendall Davis and Amanda Booth, our 2023 Gala Hosts Play Video Get Your Tickets! Book your room! Thank You To Our 2023 Sponsors Title Sponsor Platinum Sponsors About GiGi’s Playhouse | GiGi’s Playhouse Home Page | Locations Our Mission and Purpose: To change the way the world views Down syndrome and…
Read MoreJoin us as a VIP at the 2023 National Gala, celebrating 20 years of free programs, belief, and inspiration! VIP Benefits Exclusive access to our VIP reception, with the ability to meet our 2023 hosts – former Bears player Wendall Davis and model/actress Amanda Booth. Upgraded meal choice Upgraded seating A special GiGi’s gift Table…
Read MoreNew Families Welcome to GiGi’s Playhouse!Are you a new mom?Do you have a new addition to your family? Congratulations! Welcome to the family! Click here to learn more how GiGi’s can help. Learn More Why GiGi’s Exists? GiGi’s Playhouse was created to change the way the world views a Down syndrome diagnosis and send a global…
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