What we offer

GiGi's Playhouse offers FREE therapeutic, educational and research-driven programs to individuals of all ages with Down syndrome.

Grant our wish

Help us make a difference by browsing our wish list! Your donations of essential items and resources directly support our mission. Explore how you can contribute today!

Be the change!

GiGi’s Playhouse is a volunteer-run organization and we rely on the passion and dedication of volunteers to keep our programs vibrant, educational, fun and free.

Featured Events

San Diego Donut Run

April 27, 2025

You DONUT want to miss this year’s San Diego Donut Run benefitting GiGi’s Playhouse.

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Golf

Thank You!

Thank You for a great event! See you again next year.

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Oktoberfest

Thank you friends, family and community for an amazing night.

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Take the "GenerationG" pledge

and make a commitment to being accepting, generous and kind every day and in every way! By taking the pledge, you will join a new era of game-changers that we call #GenerationG! 

Current Happenings

We Are On A Mission

we are on a mission

Our Mission: is to increase positive awareness of Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.

Our Vision: is to see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities.

Volunteers Needed

We need your help. We have a variety of programs and projects that we need volunteers for. Click here to sign up to volunteer at GiGi's Playhouse, San Diego and start making a difference in your community!

Join our GenerationG Youth Board

Event Photos

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We had so much fun at our 2024 Oktoberfest! - Click here to view the photos

Thank you for an amazing 2024 Donut Run! - Click here to view the photos

A Day on the Greens: Thank you for a great 1st Annual Golf With A Purpose & Silent Auction! - Click here to view the photos.

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Latest From The Blog

GiGi’s Youth Board Stepping Up: Volunteer Spotlight – Ava

January 14, 2025

Youth Board Stepping Up – Meet Ava The San Diego Generation G Youth Board has grown immensely in the last year and with that has…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Where there is a will there is a way – The Accommodatable Francesca

December 19, 2024

As an organization who is 99% volunteer lead, you can imagine just how big the hearts are of our amazing volunteers. Meet one of our…

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Participant Spotlight – Kal-El finds his home away from home at GiGi’s Playhouse

December 13, 2024

Have you ever went somewhere and thought, “Yes, this feels perfect!” As many of our readers, participants and families know, GiGi’s Playhouse tends to give…

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