October Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Inclusion, Impact, and Community at GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego
October is nationally recognized as Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and here at GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego, we’re taking it a step further. Awareness is important, but acceptance is transformative. Awareness says, “I see you.” Acceptance says, “You belong here.” And it’s acceptance that changes lives. Individuals with Down syndrome face...
Volunteers Who Inspire: Kelsey’s Journey with GiGiMove – Fitness
At GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego, our volunteers are the heartbeat of everything we do. Their energy, passion, and dedication make our programs possible, and they create life-changing experiences for our participants. One such program is GiGiMove – Fitness, where volunteers like Kelsey lead the way, helping individuals with Down syndrome...
Penelope’s Best of All: Growing Through Tutoring at GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego
Many school-age individuals with Down syndrome face extra challenges in school and may fall behind their peers when the right support isn’t available. At GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego, we believe every child deserves the chance to succeed. That’s why our free one-on-one tutoring programs in math and literacy are designed...
GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego Announces 3rd Annual Golf With A Purpose Fundraising Tournament – Tee Off For A Cause!
Golf fans and community supporters, get ready! GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego is excited to announce its 3rd Annual Golf With A Purpose fundraising tournament on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the beautiful Links at Lakehouse Resort, located at 1750 San Pablo Drive, San Marcos,...
Building Real-World Career Skills: GiGi’s Kitchen Adults Visit Old Spaghetti Factory
At GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego, we believe that real-world experiences are some of the most powerful tools for learning. This summer, our GiGi’s Kitchen adult participants had the opportunity to step out of the classroom and into a professional kitchen thanks to a special collaboration with Old Spaghetti Factory here...
Volunteer Spotlight – Meet Kayla an all around volunteer
Kayla and Nana during GFAC 2025 San Diego is one of those places folks come to visit then fall in love as it is the California way. This can be said for GiGi's Playhouse San Diego as well. Once you step in the door the ambiance, character and welcoming vibe...
Best of All with Jack – Who said you can’t do it all?
Jack at KKG KickBall Meet Jack, an amazing GiGi's Participant not letting anything stop him from going after what he wants to do. Jack has been a part of GiGi's Playhouse San Diego from the beginning participating in signature programs such as Fantastic Friends, GiGi's Kitchen and Literacy Tutoring. During...
Best of All – Leo’s Cheer Experience of Inclusion
Sometimes it just takes the right song or activity to spark that magical “ah-ha” moment. Leo, a GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego participant with a naturally expressive but shy demeanor, often feels overwhelmed when the Playhouse is buzzing with excited kiddos. Like many of our participants, he enjoys observing from the...
Volunteer Spotlight – Meet Georgia
Georgia volunteering during GFAC Donut Run 2025 At GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego, many of our amazing volunteers first discover us through a personal family connection—and we’re endlessly grateful when those connections lead them to our doors. Family volunteers bring a unique, heartfelt perspective to everything they do, and their impact...
Volunteer Spotlight – Meet Jorome, a Fitness Lead and beyond
Jorome w/ Youth Board Ambassador Jack & Participant Kal-El during an outreach event We can not boast enough about our amazing Volunteers and are so incredibly lucky when they choose GiGi's Playhouse to give back to! Jorome w/other Leads and Ambassador Clark promoting the Donut Run Fundraiser Meet Jorome, one...
Participant Spotlight – Mateo’s Kids Club Shine
Mateo We have said this many times that kiddos live, learn and grow during their time at GiGi's especially since we are dedicated to a life time commitment of services and free programming for our families of all age groups. Meet Mateo, one of our amazing kiddo participants, has been...
GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego Teams Up with the San Diego Seals for an Unforgettable Lacrosse Experience
At GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego, we believe in creating unforgettable experiences that build confidence, foster connection, and celebrate every individual’s potential. In April, we had the incredible honor of partnering with the San Diego Seals, our city’s professional indoor lacrosse team, for a series of events that brought joy, excitement,...