“For people like ME” – Stephen | GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento Down Syndrome Achievement Center
Stephen is one of our Fantastic Friends participants, and GiGi's Playhouse Sacramento has been an important place for him this past year. A few years back, Stephen's sister Dianna found that we were planning to open by searching for local Down syndrome resources in her area on the internet. She...
Spreading Holiday Cheer! – GiGi’s Playhouse Toys for Tots Drive-Thru
This year, we decided that the best way to spread GiGi's Holiday Cheer was through giving back to those in need! We were so excited to be a part of Toys for Tots this season, and you are going to be blown away by how much we donated! The United...
Feeling Frosty – GiGi’s Kitchen Snowman Hot Chocolate Recipe
Feeling Frosty? GiGi’s Kitchen has the recipe to warm you and your loved ones right up. Grab your pajamas and put on your cozy slippers to help us make some Snowman Hot Chocolate! It’s an easy, delicious, and creative way to get the whole family gathered in the kitchen. The...
Holiday Gift Guide – 5 Toys That Promote Child Development
Toys that promote development are imperative for all children, especially for individuals with Down syndrome. Young children must practice and be exposed to various activities to strengthen their motor skills and cognitive development. Children with Down syndrome benefit from extra...
Events YOU need to be at this December!
Events You Can’t Miss This December Holiday Playhouse Events Our calendar is full of fun activities this month you won’t want to miss out on! From our regularly scheduled programming to Pictures with Santa! There is fun for the whole family in the month of December at the Playhouse. Toys...
2nd Annual Golf Outing 2021
Our 2nd annual golf outing took place on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the beautiful Catta Verdera Country Club in Lincoln, CA. Despite having to delay the tournament one week due to weather conditions, we had 136 golfers in attendance ready to golf FORE a great cause! As luck would...
Courage. Community. Clarity.
GiGi’s National Leadership Conference 2021 Five of our Board Members, our Site Manager, and one volunteer had the privilege to attend the National Leadership Conference this year. We came together to build teams, strengthen our mission, and grow together. 2021 National Leadership Conference Every year in November, the GiGi’s Playhouse...
One month down, a lifetime to go!
I can’t believe we’ve already been open for a month, and what a month it’s been! Grand Opening We opened on May 16th and had between 400-500 people turn out for the festivities. We had special guests Roseville Mayor Krista Bernasconi, GiGi’s founder and Chief Belief Officer Nancy, and the inspiration...
Why GiGi’s | Lisa
We were told about halfway through the pregnancy with my first son that, due to prenatal screening results, our son had a 1 in 150 chance of having Down syndrome. We were given additional options to confirm whether or not he had Down syndrome. My husband and I decided to...
Welcome Window Photo Shoot
Yesterday was a magical day at GiGi's Playhouse Sacramento, thanks to these three beautiful individuals. Renowned photographer Keith Bryce (center) and his crew consisting of HairMother Marie Fuentes and Adam Klinefelter, spent all day taking photos of the Believe in our Build participants who will be featured on the windows...
Save the Date – Grand Opening Celebration
The entire team is emotional as we share this momentous news! THIS is what we have all been working towards for the last 3 years! Every event, every fundraiser, and every campaign has led us to this moment. GiGi's Playhouse Sacramento is opening on May 16th. Thank you to all...
