How Volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse Changed My Life
(Testimony 2) From the perspective of Lexi Appleby It all started with a conversation.While working in my classroom, my colleague, Mary Jo Klein, began telling me about GiGi’s Playhouse and all the fun events happening there. Her excitement was contagious, and before long, I knew I had to be a...
A Warm Welcome to a New Chapter- Testimony 1
Stepping into the role of Executive Director at GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse has been nothing short of amazing. From the moment I walked through the doors, I was met with kindness, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of purpose. It quickly became clear that this Playhouse is more than just a center...
Summer Fun, New Faces & Community Connections at GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse!
Summer is here and school may be out, but GiGi’s Playhouse is still the place to be! From exciting leadership news to family-friendly outings and big events on the horizon, there’s no better time to stay connected with our amazing community. Our next event is 8/29/2025 for GiGi's day at the...
Love, always.
We are excited to welcome Beth back to the Blog! Each month in 2023, we will focus on a theme, and as I am sure you can imagine, February is Love! If love is patient and it is kind, then it must also be it’s opposite. We are the sum...
Gratitude, in the Hard
Welcome back to the GiGi's Blog, Beth Craver! We are so thankful for her story telling talents and how she always brings a great insight. This month she is sharing about gratitude. In the world of special needs, it is easy to get bogged down by woes and worries. It...
More than just a 5k – Acceptance Challenge 2022
Guest Post: Heather Mulye, Ellies & Finnagians mom, GiGiFIT Kids Leader, and Board Member I’ve been blessed with leading GiGiFIT kids for the past year. If you know me, you know the second thing I love most in this world after Ellie, and Finnegan is running and fitness. Being able...
Acceptance, the real Meaning.
Guest Post: Beth Craver Six years ago I was a Down syndrome rookie. I was learning the ropes from people I met through social media and my new BFFs over at GiGi’s Playhouse. Their mission screamed acceptance and I was completely on board. My bags were packed and ready for...
Honoring Justina at the Run Walk & Dash!
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Team Spotlight: Team Justina 👉🏼 See Team Page Here If you currently attend GiGi's free programing you know our incredible program coordinator, Kara. Kara is mother to 8, her youngest Justina was born with Down syndrome and her precious short life left an incredible impact on her...
Run, Walk & Dash with Team Joey!
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Team Spotlight: Team Joey 👉🏼 See Team Page Here Team Joey is ready to run, walk and Dash on April 30th, if you know Joey you know what an incredible young man he is. LOVES firefighters, Luke Bryan, and being a great friend! Want to see more...
Our Why – Jim & Lori Kindon – GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Team Spotlight: Team Katies Krazies 👉🏼 See Team Page Here Lori and Jim Kindon have been faithful volunteers since the early days of GiGi's Playhouse Syracuse and we are proud to share their WHY today! 👇🏾 Are you honoring anyone with your team, if yes, why? Yes.......we are...
Legacy of Love
Guest Blogger - Beth Craver For nine months intuition kept nagging me; telling me he was going to have Down syndrome. So When Judah was born and I knew-knew, it was kind of odd that I was completely shook. Like, To my core. Fortunately, I wasn’t voted “most optimistic”...
Building Confidence, Strength and Skills with GiGiFIT Kids!
Today we are welcoming playhouse mom, GiGiFIT Kids leader, and a new member of the Syracuse Board of Managers, Heather! With incredible volunteers like Heather delivering life-changing programs (at no cost to families), we get to celebrate stories like this each day! Look out world, Ellie is planning to take...