GiGi’s Blog
Texts from GiGi’s
GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities is launching a new way to communicate. We know that sometimes checking email can be overwhelming. We also know that most people prefer texting. This platform…
Read MoreVirtual Tutoring Success
One of COVID’s silver linings was the introduction of virtual tutoring. Our national office continues to offer many programs virtually via the GiGi’s At Home platform and there are plans…
Read MoreNational Best of All Award
GiGi’s is driven by 5 Core Values 1. Enthusiastic – Bring positive, high energy to your work. 2. Best Of All – We are always looking to improve every day,…
Read MoreABCs by Patrick
At our 2022 Gala, we had the pleasure of having Patrick Gulbranson as our speaker. Patrick is from Stuart, Iowa, is a 2008 graduate of Waukee High School in Waukee,…
Read More2022 Gala Awards
Every year we take some time to recognize a few volunteers and/or participants at the annual Gala and this year was no different. At GiGi’s Playhouse volunteers and participants are…
Read More5 Ways to Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2022
October is Down syndrome awareness month and while we celebrate the #BestofAll achievements of our participants every day we plan special ways to show support and celebrate in your special…
Read MoreUntil Next Time
Many of you met our friend Kathryn at the Playhouse this summer. We’re sad to see her internship come to an end. We asked her to share a little about…
Read MoreYOU can make a difference!
We’ve been in our expanded space for a little over 8 months now which means more space, more programs, and more participants! These are all great things. It also means…
Read MoreAs July turns into August…
As July 2022 is coming to a close, we want to thank everyone that has helped make summer programming such a success here at the Playhouse. We have amazing volunteers…
Read MoreThree Little Pigs say “LA LA LA”
Three Little Pigs say “LA LA LA” No, you say that isn’t right, the pigs say “oink” all day and night. This is an excerpt from one of my favorite…
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