Developing one’s full potential at GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix!
The GiGi’s Career Development programs are progressive learning programs that are designed to motivate adults with Down syndrome to achieve their highest potential in the world. We achieve this through innovative, educational, goal-development, and small group skills instruction, health and wellness, career skills, empowerment, community engagement, and exceptional work opportunities....
“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . . .”
I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome! Please meet one of my new friends, Diondre😀. His favorite food is Bojangle’s Chicken. His sister calls him Brotheren as a nickname😀. Diondre likes to make music. His favorite place to go is Universal Studios...
“GiGi’s Playhouse saved my daughter’s life”!
"Those six words stopped me in my tracks. I was in Dallas for a startup event with the Texas Rangers to help bring a Playhouse to North Texas. I stepped into an elevator, and that’s when it happened: a woman looked at me, recognized me, and said those words.""Through tears, she...
A Toast to Jen Gage – Celebrating 10 yrs. GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix
"A "toast" to Jennifer Gage by Tammy Truelove Estrada at the GiGis Playhouse Phoenix 10th Anniversary. Congratulations! to ALL who continue to believe in and support our mission." "You are not only our FOUNDER, but over the past 10 years you have been an amazing GRANT WRITER FUNDRAISER GALA PLANNER...
Michael Ryan’s Journey at GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix
Michael Ryan is 23 years old with the gift of Down syndrome. I call it the Love Syndrome because he is filled with Love! He blesses us way more than we bless him. He teaches us what truly is important in life! For over 10 years we had been looking...
It all started with a walk . . . . . . .
In 2021, a few women in my neighborhood posted on Facebook looking for early-morning walking partners. The next day, two of us showed up—and that’s when I met Kathryn. From the very beginning, her energy, quick wit, and beautiful British accent made her unforgettable. She had been raised in South...
“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . . .”
I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome! Please meet one of my new friends, Ari😀. She loves reading! Ari has 3 brothers, Ethan (25), Ridge (21), and Reed (20). She also has 1 dog named Scout. Ari’s favorite food is Chicken nuggets...
“When the Bus Stops Coming” . . . .
Kaitlyn Gage's Mom, Jennifer Gage shares her "Why". . . . . “It’s no secret I got involved with GiGi’s Playhouse for my daughter Kaitlyn. She was graduating from high school in a few years, and I wasn’t sure what we were going to do ‘when the bus stopped coming’....
“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . . .”
I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome! Please meet one of my new friends, Rynn😀. Rynn loves LMNOP! She loves music and knows the signs to many songs because of the program💕. (Great job). Rynn has one older brother! He loves the...
A Good Difference!
Being a part of GiGi’s is being inspired by people who make a GOOD DIFFERENCE…No Facebook poses necessary. No turning down the music volume or calming the enthusiasm. Meeting people who are kind and happy and want to share time with you. You’ve just walked into the GOOD DIFFERENCE of...
“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . . .”
I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome! Please meet one of my new friends, Jordan, who is graduating GiGi U soon! His favorite program so far is GIGI U❤️. Jordan has no nickname and his favorite foods are chicken and French fries...
“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . . .”
I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome! Please meet one of my new little friends, Cecilia Lis Fornari Quadra who is 3 years old and has been going to GiGi’s since she was a baby❤️. She loves LMNOP. There, she learned sign...