Help Us Open Our Doors: The Final Push to Finish GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester!
It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come! After months of planning, trying to get our permits, then construction, our new GiGi’s Playhouse is finally taking shape. The walls are up, the rooms are coming to life, and you can feel the excitement in the air.
But before we can open our doors and welcome everyone back home, we need your help for this final stretch.
We’re So Close — But We Can’t Finish Without You
Right now, we’re at the stage where many hands make light work. The next few weeks are all about painting, assembling, and moving in — and we need the help of our families, volunteers, and community members to get it all done.
Can you give 3-4 hours to roll up your sleeves and be part of something special? We need the walls primed and painted before the flooring is installed. Next, we’ll need help in moving our belongings from storage into the new space. From painting walls to helping us move furniture into place, every bit of effort helps us bring GiGi’s back to life.
Donate Items or Gift Cards to Help Us Cross the Finish Line
If you prefer to help by donating, we’ve created wishlists from three stores to make it easy to purchase the items we still need. Every donation—large or small—makes a real difference.
Here are some of the urgent renovation needs:
And some of the smaller but just as important items:
Don’t have time to shop? Gift cards in any amount from Home Depot, Amazon, or Ikea are a huge help, too! They allow us to fill in the gaps quickly as we set up the space.
This Is Your Playhouse
Every wall we paint, every item we unpack, and every smile that fills these rooms is powered by the generosity of our community. GiGi’s Playhouse offers ALL of its programming completely free of cost, ensuring that every family—no matter their situation—can access life-changing learning, connection, and celebration.
That’s only possible because of you.
When you volunteer, donate, or spread the word, you’re not just helping to finish a building—you’re helping to create a place where individuals with Down syndrome can grow, thrive, and shine for years to come.
Let’s Open These Doors Together
We’re almost there. With your help, we’ll be ready to fill this new Playhouse with laughter, learning, and community once again.
Join us for a painting session, sign up to help with move-in days, or visit our wish lists to donate an item or gift card today.
Together, we’ll open the doors to endless possibilities—and it will all be thanks to you.
🧡 Help us finish strong. Help us open our doors.
Our Next Scheduled Paint Party (drop by when you can – stay as long as you are able) Sunday, November 2, 10am-3pm
Register for Sunday’s Paint Party here
And a HUGE THANK YOU to those who have helped at previous paint parties: Drew Kimmerling; Allison, Emily and Rob Young; Jennifer Sanchez; Edith Malapad, Mark Trentalage and Viola Trentalage; Lillian Matlby; Eleanor Walker; Antara Mishra; Christina McGrath; Gwyneth Meeks; Laura and Stephen Dolan; Jenn Cook; Shernaz Patel, Ruth Dieleman-Levine and Ben, Abigail, Oliver, James, and Charlotte Levine; Margaret and Meg Lewis; MaryBeth, Chris and Samantha Schulz; Sharon Fanelli
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