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 Events

Acceptance Challenge

May 17, 2025

Join us for the annual GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 5k Competitive Run and 1 Mile Inspirational Walk!

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Golf Tournament

August 5, 2025

More information coming soon!

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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

GiGi’s Achievers: The New and Incredible Program Coming to the Southern Tier

May 7, 2025

What is the GiGi’s Achievers Program? GiGi’s Achievers is a structured, hands-on program designed to support continued learning for adults with Down syndrome in areas such as communication, self-awareness, independence, health, and wellness. It also places a strong emphasis on community involvement, ensuring that participants not only learn essential skills but are also empowered to apply them…

5,400 Hours of Impact: Meet the Volunteers Behind the Magic

April 25, 2025

As a 99% volunteer-run organization, we rely on our volunteers for just about everything. But when they’re here, they’re more than just volunteers—they’re friends, mentors, chefs, dancers, cheerleaders, and changemakers. They bring the energy, passion, and love that make GiGi’s Playhouse the vibrant place it is.

4 Ways to Support GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier!

April 16, 2025

At GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier, our mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all. Our programs are always free to families, but we rely on the generosity of our community to make that possible. Wondering how you can help? Here are four…

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