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Exemplifying Generation G: The Arenas share their why behind support of GiGi’s Playhouse
Accepting, generous and kind! Philanthropist, small business owner and wife, Michelle Arena grew up knowing the value of individuals with Down syndrome and the importance of advocating for an underserved…
Read MoreWe’re grateful for the friends we meet along the way!
Gratitude….. I am grateful to have a place to go to that accepts me. I am grateful for all the friends I have met, both participants and volunteers. I am…
Read MoreThe Ripple Effect of Inclusion – “You are Beautiful and Pretty”
“YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND PRETTY” We know that at any given moment your life can change. When we open our heart, we really can change for the better. High school…
Read MoreIt’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . .
Brett would like you to meet one of his Playhouse friends….. Elijah is so AWESOME!! Elijah’s favorite program at GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix is LMNOP! He loves all the…
Read MoreIt’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . .
Brett would like you to meet some of his Playhouse friends….. They are so AWESOME!! David’s favorite GiGi’s program was always Kids Club, but this summer he really enjoyed GiGiFIT too!…
Read MorePlayhouse Participant Becomes Published Author
Once upon a time, a little boy was born. A diagnosis given. Future abilities assumed. Some people wondered if he would ever be able to speak, let alone read or…
Read MoreBe the change… how our community responded to a hate crime with love
What started out as a revolting story of a young man being taken advantage of has become one of solidarity and generosity. As the Down syndrome community kicked off Down…
Read More“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . .”
Guest Blog submitted by Brett GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix Self Advocate Brett would like you to meet some of his Playhouse friends….. They are so AWESOME!! Anthony’s favorite GiGi’s program…
Read More“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . .”
Guest Blog submitted by Brett GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix Self Advocate Brett would like you to meet some of his Playhouse friends….. They are so AWESOME!! Angel’s favorite GiGi’s…
Read More“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . .”
Guest Blog submitted by Brett GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix Self Advocate Brett would like you to meet some of his Playhouse friends….. They are so AWESOME!! Camila’s favorite GiGi’s…
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