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I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome!  December is a time for joy, family, and friends and spreading cheer. My friends, new and old, are very special to me💕💕. My very special friend is Kaitlyn (in the photo with me), who has been my friend for a…

My Playhouse participant friends are awesome! This month we celebrate Thanksgiving, and I am VERY GRATEFUL and THANKFUL for my AMAZING GiGi’s Phoenix Playhouse Volunteers and GiGi’s Phoenix Staff. They make every day so special for me and my participant friends. They greet us with warm smiles and so many words of encouragement. GiGi’s would…

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…