GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee opened on World Down Syndrome Day in 2015 following a grassroots fundraising campaign led by interested local parents and community members. Our Playhouse is an inspirational and dedicated place for families to celebrate Down syndrome. As one of 55+ brick and mortar locations across the United States and Mexico, we are working to change the way the world views Down syndrome and spread a global message of acceptance for all.
We are making this vision a reality by offering FREE educational, therapeutic and social programming to help our participants from pre-natal diagnosis through adulthood. Our inclusive and lifelong approach supports families of individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities develop, learn and grow helping them achieve their Best of All! Check out our programming calendar here.
Our Playhouse is led by a small staff and a dedicated team of volunteers making us 99% volunteer run. We are proud to be 100% funded by our Milwaukee community and appreciate the partnerships of our local businesses, organizations and individuals who inspire us to further our 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 the 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.
