Ways to support GiGi's Playhouse
Our free programs are designed to help improve the speech, literacy, math, wellness and career development skills of our participants. Our greatest need right now is unrestricted program funding to help support our successful programs and bring new ones to the Playhouse! Your commitment will help children and adults with Down syndrome to succeed!
MONTHLY DONATIONS
MONTHLY DONATIONSFor $21 per month or more, your donations help provide quality, purposeful programming to individuals with Down syndrome and other special needs. You can do this in honor or in memory of a participant, share with family and friends, or even advertise your business logo on our 321 Champions Wall. Become a monthly donor today!
ATTEND A FUNDRAISING EVENT:
GiGi's Playhouse Tampa hosts various fundraisers throughout the year such as the BeYoutiful Fashion Show, GFAC (5k and mile), Blue & Gold Gala, Bowling for Turkeys, and more. We also have some incredible 3rd party event thrown for us. Events are publicized through direct mailings, e-mail newsletters, and social media such as Facebook. Please make sure to subscribe to all our communications, and join us to celebrate our individuals and their families!
NAMING SPONSORSHIPS:
Honor a loved one or someone special in your life by sponsoring a Learning Lab—the educational rooms we use for Literacy and Math tutoring and speech therapy. Individual, family, foundation or business names will be prominently displayed outside the Learning Lab on a special sign as sponsors. Anonymous sponsorships are also available. Funds from room naming sponsorships will be used to help individuals participating in our core educational programs. Naming sponsorships are available for one year, multi-year, and permanently, depending on the sponsorship level. Please contact us regarding sponsorship levels and availability at tampa@gigisplayhouse.org.
GIGI'S STORE:
Our Down syndrome awareness merchandise has been created to inspire all who see it—just as our children inspire us! This is an excellent way to market GiGi's Tampa, spread awareness about Down syndrome, and help support the Playhouse!
DONATION
A donation of any amount will help us provide programs and awareness. Clock the donate button to see your options.
EMPLOYEE AND WORKPLACE GIVING:
Did you know your gift can be doubled, tripled & even quadrupled? You may be able to increase the impact of your donation to GiGi’s Playhouse. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs to match charitable contributions made by their employees. Gifts from retirees and spouses may also qualify for a match.
HOST YOUR OWN EVENT TO BENEFIT THE PLAYHOUSE:
Community lemonade stands, school dance-a-thons, wine tastings, driving range days, a purse event, and exotic car shows are just some of the types of local events you can create to support our individuals with Down syndrome and the core programs they utilize every week. For more information on how to host a fundraising event for the Tampa playhouse, please contact us at tampa@gigisplayhouse.org.
HOST A SUPPLY DRIVE TO BENEFIT THE PLAYHOUSE:
Our core programs require various supplies and materials including markers, crayons, colored pencils, white boards, cork boards, toys, puzzles, memory games, and more. Our business operations also require office supplies such as stamps, printer toner, copy paper, and more. We also need to keep the playhouse clean, and need supplies such as paper towels, garbage bags and more. Please contact your local site coordinator about any "hot items" that are needed by the playhouse, and please consider creating a supply drive with your family, friends, local schools, co-workers and especially local businesses to support your local playhouse! You can also share the link to our Amazon wish list.
SPECIAL OCCASION GIVING:
Brides and grooms can make a charitable donation on behalf of their guests in lieu of wedding favors. You can also make a donation in honor of someone's birthday or wedding anniversary. When you make an occasional gift, we can send a card to your honorees informing them that you have given the gift of confidence, belief and achievement on their behalf. For more information on occasional giving, please contact us at tampa@gigisplayhouse.org.
PLANNED GIVING AND BEQUESTS:
You can share your family legacy with financial support through a bequest, stocks, life insurance policy or other planned gift arrangement in your estate planning and offer continued support to individuals with Down syndrome for years to come. Your bequest will provide therapeutic programming, family resources, and continued advocacy for the growing number of families in the Tampa Bay Area long into the future. Your planned gift to GiGi's Tampa will truly be your legacy to individuals with Down syndrome and our efforts to create a kinder, more inclusive world for them.
Checks can be sent to:
GiGi's Playhouse Tampa
3611 W Hillsborough Ave, Ste 200
Tampa, FL 33614
Thank you for believing in us!
