Hidden Blessings
The Hidden Blessings That Come With Living With Someone Who Has Down Syndrome Hi! I'm Lucia Duffy, and I’m a proud GiGi’s Playhouse Youth Board Member. I come from a big family, I have five sisters, three brothers, a dog, and two parents who love and support me. A year...
Jaren’s Best of All!
Jaren has been attending local Special Olympics Young Athletes programming virtually since January 18th and this is what Jaren's mom shared about his Best of All... Jaren has been working through the obstacle course like a champ, crawling through the tunnel, stepping over the crossbars and through the hula...
Importance of SPED
Special education in schools is a helping hand to those with physical, cognitive, or emotional disabilities. Not only does special education provide resources to help individuals succeed in their classes, but it also provides a place for kids to be themselves and make friends in a world that is not...
GiGi’s Playhouse is Open for In-person Programming!
We are so happy to announce that the Playhouse will be shifting to in-person programming the week of February 22nd! We are excited to share the Playhouse, see all of our friends and finally be with them in a safe manner. We cannot wait! Our Playhouse board and volunteers have worked to create a safe environment for...
Spread a Little Kindness Flower Bouquet Fundraiser
To place orders, please e-mail wausau@gigisplayhouse.org providing the information on the Spread a Little Kindness Bouquet Order Form (no need to print form). Because we have been cooped up, and separated from those we love, GiGi's Playhouse Wausau wants to help create a smile or two and spread kindness throughout...
There is no place like GiGi’s Comfort of Home!
Home is a place that gives unconditional love, happiness, and comfort. Because of the support provided by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin (CFONCW), GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau will be a second home for many families. A home of love and acceptance, a home for learning and growth, a home...
Crown to Serve
This last week we had the pleasure to meet a local teen that holds a pretty amazing title, American Royal Beauties 2020 National Teen! She also holds a desire to serve her local community and stopped in with two huge bags of needed supplies for the Playhouse! Thank you for your dedication...
The Impact of One Volunteer
You might think that the only way to make a difference in your community is to donate money. While financial contributions are certainly welcomed and useful at GiGi’s Playhouse, volunteering can be just as helpful. Volunteering within the Playhouse can take on many forms. Some volunteers you many never see and chose to...
Q&A with Kalea
Our Youth Board continues to rock it out of the park! Get to know a bit about Kalea with her question and answer series... Why did you join GiGi’s Playhouse? I joined GiGi’s Youth Board because I felt that this was a step for me to prepare for college and life. By stepping out...
A Grandparents Perspective
A little over 2 years ago, God blessed us with our 9th grandchild, Morgan Grace. In some people’s eyes she would be considered a burden because she is a child born with Down syndrome, however she is far from that to us. Yes, it is true Morgan had health issues...
A Home that North Central WI built…
We are living our lives differently than we would have ever expected. Events, people, and businesses have all shifted gears, perspectives have changed, and people have come together in amazing ways without physically being together! GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau is no different. It’s so hard to believe that by the end of the year we will be standing side-by-side, or maybe 6 feet apart with our family, friends and the rest...
Q&A with Our Youth Board
Our amazing Youth Board continues to grow and recently voted on board roles. Our recent Blog highlights the speech given by Cassidy, who was voted President, a must read! We will be sharing with you a little about each member and our first is Zoey who will be working on marketing for GiGi’s! Why...