Posts by Cathy Judge

I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome!  Meet my friend Kate❤️. Her favorite GiGi’s program is LMNOP! Kate’s favorite food is Mac and cheese (always a yummy treat). Her dad calls her Honey as a nickname😀. Kate likes to play with her baby dolls and likes to…

“When school started so many parents asked who Ryder’s teacher this year is. For the ones that had the same teacher, it made my heart so happy to hear how thrilled they were to hear Ryder would be in the same class as their child. Studies show that inclusion is beneficial for all students –…

I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome!  Meet my friend Miriam! Her favorite program is LMNOP. Miriam loves singing and dancing😀. Miriam’s favorite food is anything with chocolate! She has a huge love for all types of chocolate (sounds really yummy). Miriam’s nickname has become Mo-Mo, she…

At 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…

I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome! Meet my new friend Archer…. Archer’s favorite program is LMNOP!His favorite foods are mangoes and Veggie straws (sounds yummy😀).Archer’s favorite things to do are crinkle paper and bang anything he can together❤️. Archer’s nickname is “Archie” (so cute)☺️.Archer and his…

I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse Friends . . . They are so awesome! Meet my new friend, Casandra. Her favorite GiGi’s program is GiGi’s Prep. Casandra’s favorite food is chicken fajitas with guacamole! (I really like guacamole also with chips). Her nickname is Cassie. Casandra’s hobbies are drawing and painting!…

Meet Alex and his Literacy  Tutor, Judy!  Alex is 17 years old and began tutoring at GiGi’s Playhouse, Phoenix in the Spring of 2023. Before arriving to GiGi’s Playhouse, Alex was reading Level D books in the RAZ Kids Reading Program at his high school. He had been at this same level for the past…

 Being a special needs family, people tell us all the time “I don’t know how you do it.” Or “special kids are only given to special people.” I simply don’t see it that way.   As a person of faith, I know that they are a blessing from God.  That they are created in his image…

I would like you to meetsome of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome! Meet my new friend Katrina!Her favorite GiGi program is cooking (I love cooking,too!). Katrina’s favorite food is pizza😀. Katrina does not have a nickname, just call her Katrina❤. Her favorite toy is a Mexican toy made out of wood, she calls…

“Dear GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix, I am writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude to GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix for the invaluable support and services you have provided to my family and the Down syndrome community. Your dedication to empowering individuals with Down syndrome has made a profound impact on our lives. Navigating the complexities of supporting a…