Leaders Supporting Leaders | GiGi’s Playhouse Annual Leadership Conference 2022
GiGi’s National Leadership Conference 2022 One dedicated volunteer, our faithful Site Manager, and four passionate Board Members had the privilege to attend the National Leadership Conference in Chicago last week. Two of those Board Members have also recently taken on staff roles with the GiGi's National Office, so they were...
“Mom, I am going to be FINE” | Samir’s DSAM Story
October is Down syndrome Awareness Month, and all month long, we are sharing stories and moments that have shaped our families' perspective of Down syndrome in hopes of creating a better understanding of what Down syndrome really is! Today, we are sharing Samir's story from his mother's eyes. "When Samir...
Welcoming Matteo | A New Parent Story
My son Matteo was born last August and we found out a few days later that he had down syndrome. My husband and I knew nothing about down syndrome so it was very scary and confusing at first. The NICU nurse told us about GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento and I could...
A TEErific Day of Golf! | Our 3rd Annual Golf Outing at Catta Verdera Country Club
With familiar faces and many new ones, GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento’s 3rd annual golf outing might have been the best one yet! Our golf outing took place on Monday, September 12, 2022, at Catta Verdera Country Club in Lincoln, CA, and for the third year in a row, it was a...
Building Friendships at the Playhouse | Teddy’s Playhouse Story
Written by: Teddy's Mom, Eva LMNOP is our program for ages 0-3! We had been anticipating attending a GiGi’s Playhouse class since we found out about the amazing organization. Teddy just turned one, and he’s been so social, so we decided it was the perfect time....
Goodbye Summer, Hello New School Year!
Summer Vacation is coming to an end, but our Playhouse programs are still in full gear! We kicked off Summer with our first potluck! We had so many families come and even met some new friendly faces! Meet baby Fox! Our participants enjoyed Teen Beach...
Potters Game with our Teens & Adults!
Our Teen Tastic and Fantastic Friends participants had a blast at the local Potters baseball game in Lincoln! The Potter's won in the bottom of the ninth. It was a great game! These fantastic teens & adults spent their night selling raffle tickets to benefit our Playhouse. We raised $400!...
Lauren’s love for GiGi’s
My daughter, Lauren, loves GiGi’s Playhouse! I had heard of GiGi’s Playhouse years ago and wished we had one here in our area. I was so excited when I learned one was coming to Sacramento! I couldn’t wait for the doors to open! When schools closed during the pandemic, Lauren...
Acceptance Challenge Recap!
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge (GFAC) is a physical and social movement for Acceptance. Thousands from around the world participate in GFAC by walking, running, and dashing. We are uniting across race, gender, abilities, beliefs, and more because every person deserves to be accepted as they are. Our incredible friends living with...
Participant Spotlight: Liam
Liam is a kind, intelligent, and lively individual who enjoys spending quality time with his friends at the Playhouse! He participates in our Fantastic Friends and GiGiFIT programs. Liam also volunteers for our school-aged programs Kids Club and Playhouse Pals! Read all about him below! Liam...
Free Therapeutic Programs at the Playhouse
We are so thrilled to finally be offering our One-on-One Literacy Tutoring and Amina Grace Speech and Language Program at the Playhouse! One-on-One Literacy Tutoring The ability to read opens doors for individuals with Down syndrome in the workplace, schools and the community. Developing reading skills also leads...
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Kickoff!
What a wonderful weekend full of love, awareness, and acceptance! We connected with and met so many families during Happy Dayz Vineyard’s Rosé for a Cause event and Leatherby’s Family Creamery Fundraiser. Leatherby's Family Creamery Fundraiser Rosé for a Cause at Happy Dayz...