🎁 This holiday season, we warmly invite you to include GiGi's NYC in your year-end giving plans. Your generous support enables us to provide life-changing programs at no cost to the children, adults, and families in our community. ALL gifts are greatly appreciated and essential in helping us build brighter futures for our community members. Together, we can create a world filled with opportunities and achievements for all. Click the link in bio to donate today! Happy Holidays, and thank you for making a difference in the lives of others! 💙💛 #GiGisNYC #EndOfYearGiving #SupportOurMission #ChangeLives #HappyHolidays
GiGi's Playhouse - NYC
Non-profit Organizations
We deliver life-changing programs to those with Down syndrome, CONNECTING the resources they need to ACHIEVE.
About us
GiGi’s NYC is the only organization in New York City solely dedicated to the development of individuals with Down syndrome of all ages, from birth through adulthood and at every phase of life. We provide therapeutic, educational, social, and creative arts programs and events year-round, at no cost to participants or their families. We empower our diverse participants to be included in the greater community, to be their whole selves as they truly belong, and to make the world a better place. GiGi’s NYC offers a supportive and nurturing environment that enables individuals, parents, expecting parents, and families to connect. With our migration to a more virtual world, GiGi’s NYC is at the forefront of innovating and delivering online programs for its growing community, all while being completely funded by our generous donors.
- Website
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https://linktr.ee/GigisPlayhouseNYC
External link for GiGi's Playhouse - NYC
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- Down Syndrome, Education, Community, and Special Needs
Locations
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Primary
106 W 117th St
New York, US
Employees at GiGi's Playhouse - NYC
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David Kotler
Partner at Dechert LLP; Board Member at GiGi's Playhouse- NYC
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Matthew Otte
Director & Managing Counsel at RBC and Board Member at Gigi’s Playhouse NYC
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Dorothee Bucquet
SMBC Americas - Head of Corporate Compliance
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Michael Brown
Senior Executive Underwriter - Financial Institutions National Accounts at AIG | Board Member - Treasurer at GiGi's Playhouse NYC
Updates
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🎉✨ Happy Holidays from GiGi’s NYC! ✨🎉 We hope your celebrations have been as wonderful and special as you are, whether you’re marking the joy of Christmas, the lights of Hanukkah, the spirit of Kwanzaa, or any other beautiful tradition. May your days be filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories surrounded by friends and family. We’re so grateful for every one of you in our GiGi’s community – your support means the world to us! As we reflect on the past year, we look forward to making even more sweet moments together in the days to come. Here’s to warmth, joy, and all the goodness this season brings. ❤️❄️ Wishing you a magical holiday season! 🎁💖 #GiGisNYC #HappyHolidays #CommunityLove
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Today is the day! We’re so excited for our Annual Holiday Market from 12 PM to 3 PM at 106 W 117th Street! 🎉 We can't wait to see all of you there! Your support plays a vital role at GiGi's NYC, helping us provide purposeful programs at no cost for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Come out, enjoy the festivities, and help us make a difference in our community! 💙💛 #GiGisNYC #HolidayMarket #SupportDSFamilies
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Calling all volunteers! We need your help to make a difference! 📚✨ Join us as a tutor for GiGi’s NYC Spring 2025 Semester of 1:1 Literacy or Math Tutoring for all levels. 🗓 **Spring Semester runs:** January 27 - May 10 Ready to share your skills and support learners of all ages? For more info and to enroll, check out our website or check out the links in our bio! . . . #GiGisNYC #Tutoring #Literacy #Math #Spring2025
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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 GiGi's NYC is thrilled to announce the launch of our new program, GiGi's Achievers, starting January 2025! 🎉 Designed for adults with Down syndrome aged 18 and up, this continuing education program aims to empower participants through meaningful activities that foster lifelong learning and personal growth. GiGi's Achievers will focus on enhancing communication, self-awareness, independence, and overall wellness in a supportive classroom environment. We're committed to high expectations for attendance and participation, ensuring a strong collaboration between participants and their families. ✨ Applications are open now and due December 16th—apply today! Link in bio! ✨ Please note: GiGi's Achievers is designed for individuals with Down syndrome at all ability levels and serves as a stepping stone to GiGi Prep. It is not for graduates of our Career Development Programs, including GiGi Prep, GiGi University, or GiGi Professional. Additionally, completing GiGi's Achievers does not guarantee enrollment in any of our Career Development Programs. Join us on this exciting journey of learning and growth! ✨💙💛 #GiGisAchievers #GiGisNYC #Inclusion #LifelongLearning #Empowerment
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😝😝Fun and FREE programming for teens with Down syndrome? That’s Teen Tastic!😝😝 Teen Tastic focuses on building social skills with friends with and without Down syndrome through team-based activities. Skills that are practiced include compromise, turn-taking, and problem-solving abilities. Learn more HERE: https://lnkd.in/dCyKq_wx #gigisplayhouse #gigisbelieves #generationG #downsyndromeachievement #downsyndromeprograms
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📣 Attention students and tutors! 🌟 It's time to enroll for GiGi’s NYC Spring 2025 Semester of 1:1 Literacy and Math Tutoring! 🗓 **Semester Dates:** January 27 - May 10 📝 **Enrollment Period:** December 5 - December 16 Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! To enroll, head over to our website, link in bio. . . . #GiGisNYC #Spring2025 #TutoringProgram
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🎉 **SAVE THE DATE!** 🎉 Mark your calendars for GiGi's NYC Annual Holiday Market on **December 21st from 12 PM to 3 PM**! Come enjoy a unique shopping experience with holiday gifts made by our amazing participants. Your support will directly fund our life-changing programs and events, offered at no cost to our participants and their families! Let’s come together to spread the holiday spirit!✨💙💛 . . . #GiGisNYC #HolidayMarket #GiGisplayhouse #Holidayspirit
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It's #GivingTuesday! Please support GiGi's NYC in this global movement - EVERYONE has something to give and every act of generosity counts! There are so many simple ways to get involved that will have a LASTING impact on our community: -Make a donation via our website - no amount is too small: https://lnkd.in/grctUiBp -Ask your employer about matching your donation -Make an in-kind donation via our Amazon Wish List: https://lnkd.in/dFj_fevY -Volunteer with us: https://lnkd.in/dpZxC8SH -Come to our 2nd Annual Holiday Market on 12/16/23 between 12-3pm at our playhouse -Spread the word! Tell your friends, family and colleagues about us and ask them to follow us on Instagram, FaceBook, LinkedIn, and YouTube . . . . #GiGisNYC #GiGisplayhouse #GivingTuesday #downsyndromerocks #generosity
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It’s that time again! Check out resident blogger Fatima’s latest blog on GiGi's NYC as she dives into November’s special holidays and shares her Thanksgiving plans! 🍂🦃 Read all about it and don't forget to leave a comment on the blog telling us your Thanksgiving plans, Link in bio! 💬✨ . . . . #GiGisNYC #Thanksgiving #Monthlyblog #residentbloggerFatima