What we offer

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

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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!

Volunteer

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 Event

Valentine’s Dance

Join us on Saturday February 15th from 5-9pm at Traditions at the Glen for a Valentines Dance!

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Check out our calendar for a current schedule and program descriptions. Join us in person or virtually.

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Current Happenings

We Are On A Mission

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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

Recent Blog Posts

A Year in Review!

December 18, 2024

2024 has been an exciting and busy year for GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier! Take a look at the highlights from over this year, and see how we’ve grown and served more families than ever before! January– Grand Re-opening! We shut down our Vestal Parkway space at the end of 2023, and moved into our new…

Building Skills and Cooking Meals: GiGi’s Kitchen Fall Spotlight

December 14, 2024

Time really does fly when you’re having fun, and these past few months in our fall cooking class were no exception! As we wrap up the season, we’re looking back on the delicious dishes we’ve cooked up and the amazing progress our participants have made. From hearty breakfast sandwiches to cheesy French bread pizzas to…

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6th Annual ‘i have a Voice’ Gala!

November 20, 2024

Another amazing ‘i have a Voice’ Gala event has come and gone for the Southern Tier GiGi’s Playhouse! Every year we are truly blown away and amazed by the impact one evening can have on our non-profit that provides 100% free programs for all ages for the Down syndrome community. This year was our largest…

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