Our passionate Literacy Coordinator 🌟
We feel so blessed with so many amazing volunteers supporting GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego! It does take a village to work towards wonderful and purposeful programs. We feel very lucky to have found our very own Literacy Coordinator✨Godmother✨, Jeri Gurley. She is truly magical and makes everything extra special...
Meet Alex and his cool jobs!
Meet Alex, he has one of the coolest and fun-loving volunteer jobs! Who doesn't love dogs or walking dogs? ❤️ 🐕 Alex's latest volunteer job is walking dogs. He also created a flyer and distributed to familiar places, churches and CYC. He really enjoys doing this. Alex’s motto is,...
“GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego helped me to always believe in ourselves!”
GiGi's Playhouse mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all. We change lives through consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community, through a replicable...
August Programs
Music Therapy & GiGi’s Playhouse GiGi’s Playhouse and Resounding Joy will be offering another FREE Music Therapy for all ages (see schedule below) Siblings of any age are welcome! Virtual Music Therapy is designed for ages 0-8, but All Ages are welcome: Monday from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Click here to RSVP...
Meet Chelsey, Four-time National Champion of the Special Olympics and a two-time defending World Champion.
Chelsea Welner is a gymnast and a model with Down syndrome and she is a real example of following your dreams and achieving big things in life. After trying different sports at the young age of 8, she found her passion in gymnastics. She's a role model to follow. Read...
18-year old model with Down syndrome is the newest face for Gucci’s campaign!
Are you into Fashion? or Gucci? Meet Ellie Goldstein, an 18-year old model with Down syndrome who is the newest face for Gucci's campaign. How cool is this?! Love her outfit! Read all about it here: https://www.insider.com/down-syndrome-model-ellie-goldstein-stars-in-gucci-campaign-2020-7
July Programs
Music Therapy & GiGi’s Playhouse GiGi’s Playhouse and Resounding Joy will be offering another FREE Music Therapy for all ages (see schedule below) Siblings of any age are welcome! Virtual Music Therapy is designed for ages 0-8, but All Ages are welcome: Monday from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Click here to RSVP...
What does GiGi’s San Diego mean to our families?
GiGi's Playhouse San Diego - a beacon of hope, belief and happiness 💛💙 “Gia has a blast during music…she loves playing along with her instruments and dancing around!” – Nicole P. Music Therapy Program Tap into your inner rock star where every voice shines! Music supports the increase of self-confidence,...
Volunteer highlights!
Welcome USD Volunteers! Introducing our amazing volunteers from USD! We are so excited to have them join the GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego family! They will be providing our families with wonderful presentations on health and wellness as well as safety tips and detailed information on best practices to stay healthy...
San Diego Steps Up!!
Even though we are unable to come together at our Playhouse, we have been fortunate enough to continue providing programs online and are thrilled to see the smiling faces of our families! Here is what's been happening Step to Accept Thank you to all the families, friends, volunteers, etc. who've...
GiGi’s Playhouse Launches ‘Step to Accept Challenge’ Virtual Run-Walk-Ride to Spread Message of Acceptance Around the World
When GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers had to close their 48 locations across the country, including the one here in San Diego, due to the pandemic, panic set in. GiGi's Playhouse San Diego directly serves close to 200 families with free therapeutic and educational programming. Each week, GiGi's was offering...
Coming Together on Giving Tuesday Now!
What does GiGi's San Diego mean to our families? 💙💛 "GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego has had a huge impact in my life, my son’s Mateo’s life, our family and friends. GiGi’s is a safe and fun space where parents and kids can be themselves without judgement. GiGi’s offers an amazing...