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GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC


  • Mission

    Our Mission and Purpose: To change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all. Our Vision: To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools and communities. Our Niche: We change lives through consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community, through a replicable playhouse model. Our Promise: A lifetime commitment to families.

    About Us

    GiGi's Playhouse Westchester is 98% volunteer led. We provide FREE and purposeful programs to our community from birth to adulthood. The programs that we currently offer are

    • 3 and Under (support and playgroup);
    • LMNOP (speech therapist led);
    • Music and Movement;
    • Destination Discovery (Occupational and Physical Therapist led);
    • Kids Club (School-aged children)
    • Playhouse Pals (school-aged children)
    • Teen Tastic (13+)
    • Fantastic Friends (adult program)
    • Cooking Club
    • Yoga
    • GiGiFIT Teen
    • 1-1 Math Tutoring (session based)
    • 1-1 Literacy Tutoring (session based)
    If you are interested in any of our opportunities, you will be invited to a volunteer orientation (typically scheduled monthly) and then 2 observations are made.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Disability
    • Education
    • Volunteering

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