Peter & Chris – Volunteer Spotlight
Celebrating Peter Rebstock and Chris Wexler In our June Volunteer Spotlight, we are thrilled to recognize two exceptional volunteers who contribute significantly to our community while often staying out of the spotlight. Peter Rebstock and Chris Wexler are our go-to handymen, event helpers, van cleaners, and overall "get it done"...
Peer Role Model
A Successful Start to Our Friends, Fun, and Fitness Teen Program! In early June, we launched our Friends, Fun, and Fitness Teen program in the newly opened Fitness Room! This 4-week program was designed to test out the space and equipment and allowed us to see what worked best for...
Maryanne – Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Maryanne Our volunteer spotlight for May is Maryanne! Maryanne has been volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities since last summer. She first heard of GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities when her granddaughter was born with Down syndrome, and she wanted to find an organization to help make a difference in...
Determined to Dance!
GiGi's Dance Teen - May's Best of All In this Month’s Best of All highlight we are not just featuring one of our participants but a whole program. GiGi’s Dance Teen was held on Monday nights from April 8th to May 13th. The class came about when 3 members of...
Working Towards a Dream
Benjamin's Best of All Moment When you walk through the Playhouse doors on the nights when our Achievers Program is happening, you will see Benjamin working hard and giving his all, no matter what task he is doing. His enthusiasm shines through with any assignment he is given. He is...
Volunteer Spotlight – Celia
Celia at GiGi's Playhouse Twin Cities 2023 Gala Celia at Achievers Introducing Celia, one of our amazing volunteers! She has given of her time on and off at GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities for 8 years. “I love my GiGi’s friends! There is not a program or day that I don’t...
Molly – Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Molly, an invaluable volunteer! Molly has been volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities for 4 years. She first heard about GiGi’s when one of her students shared their love of GiGi’s. “Once I heard about how much they loved it I knew I had to check it out.” Said...
Drew – Best of All
Drew and his brother show off their completed wraps! Meet Drew, a participant in our new GiGi’s Kitchen Kids program. With his humor and kindness, Drew lights up any room he enters. Beyond the kitchen, at GiGi’s you'll often find him honing his basketball skills in the gym. He arrived...
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 2024!
World Down Syndrome Day is this Thursday, March 21st! Celebrate at GiGi's or any one of the fundraisers across the metro. We hope to see you there. At GiGi's Playhouse Twin Cities Open Play (10 AM-12 PM) Join us for a special Open Play to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!...
Thank You Team Target
Since its establishment in 2013, GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities has provided free purposeful programming to over 1,000 families in our database. This achievement has been made possible through the dedicated efforts of our exceptional volunteers. We are so fortunate to have a broad base of volunteers including local high school...
Join Us In Making Gala Greeting Cards!
Hello GiGi's Playhouse Twin Cities Families! We are hard at work at planning for the 2024 GiGi's Playhouse Gala, our largest fundraiser of the year. We are now in the 5th year of making sets of greeting cards featuring artwork by self-advocates in our community. We are once again looking for submissions!If you...
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Celebration Squad
Last month our inaugural Celebration Squad event made its debut. GiGi’s Celebration Squad’s first (and certainly not last) Doorstep Delivery was a success! Our first recipient was Diane. Her sisters outbid everyone for this unique experience, during the silent auction of our Gala. They wanted a special way to celebrate...