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

Why be Kind? A Call to Action.

February 27, 2025

GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier is proud to be a safe and welcoming environment for all the families who walk through our doors! Our foundation is to be inclusive, kind, generous, and accepting in everything we do. GiGi’s Playhouse was created to change the way the world views Down syndrome and send a global message of…

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3 Exciting ASL Programs Bringing People Together

February 21, 2025

ASL isn’t just beneficial for those who need it—it’s a beautiful language for anyone to learn. Knowing even a few signs allows us to connect with individuals who use ASL as their primary mode of communication.

GiGi’s Playhouse Welcomes New Binghamton University Intern

January 31, 2025

Welcoming Our Spring Intern Every semester, GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier has the privilege of welcoming interns from Binghamton University (BU), and we truly cherish the fresh energy, passion, and dedication they bring. Our partnership with BU has connected us with so many incredible volunteers and interns who help make a difference in our Playhouse. Interns…

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