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The staff of GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford was recently so inspired by the heartfelt tribute to Amy Jo, a Cleveland Playhouse participant, who passed away about 3 weeks ago. If you have ever doubted the impact that an individual with Down syndrome can have on the world, please keep reading… Amy Jo was a force of…

Meet Ivy! She is 3 years old and loves LMNOP. Her favorite things are Bluey, singing, dancing, helping with household chores, brushing her teeth, playing pretend with dolls, and going on adventures in the car. Ivy enjoys walks with her family – and especially loves to run, which makes her a perfect fit for our…

Join us for the upcoming GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 5k! Social media users, this event is designed just for you. This peer-to-peer fundraiser, which literally means involving direct contact or exchange between individuals of a similar rank or position, allows donors to create their own page, share their GiGi’s story, and spread the word on their…

“Meet Landon! His grandma, Penny, is our Playhouse founder, so he has been coming here since the day GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford opened 14 years ago. He loves Teen Tastic and literacy tutoring with Miss Kyra. He also loves GiGi’s Kitchen with his papa! Some of Landon’s favorite things are Buddy Baseball, his dog Pecan, and spending…

One of the many important puzzle pieces to the Playhouse is our volunteers. They lead and assist our programs, help out at events, and dedicate their hours to us. Another important puzzle piece is always looking for improvements – improving our processes, programs, how we work with participants, community partners, etc. We asked our volunteers…

Meet Kendall! She is 12 years old and has been coming to the Playhouse for 8 years. Her mom, Amy, helped run our LMNOP program, which was one of her favorite programs when she was younger. She participated in Kids’ Club and is moving up to Teen Tastics now! Her dad, Mike, is a GiGi’s Playhouse…

As 2024 comes to an end, we reflect on the incredible year it has been— filled with unforgettable experiences, cherished memories, and exciting new opportunities. As 2025 nears, many of us begin setting new goals and resolutions. Our GiGi U participants are no exception, and here’s what they are determined to achieve in the year ahead!…

Meet Israel! He is 7 years old and has been coming to the Playhouse since he was 4! He loved LMNOP and then moved up to Kid’s Club this past summer. He also loves literacy tutoring with Miss Jill. His sister, Gloriana, is his biggest role model. They love playing together and she is such…

THIS is the power of community! If you think that everyone who supports your mission has to do A LOT to make a big difference, you are wrong! When a bunch of people start pulling in the same direction, even in a small way, they can change the world for the better! During October, for…

Meet Katie! Katie is 28 years old and loves GiGi U, Portal Theatre, and Friday Friends! She always stays on task, is hardworking and focused, and has such a calm personality. Katie’s favorite food is spaghetti and she loves Disney villains. She also loves singing and country music. Her biggest dream is to become a…