GiGi's Playhouse Lancaster | Down Syndrome Achievement Center

What we offer

GiGi's Playhouse offers FREE therapeutic, educational and research-driven programs to individuals of all ages with Down syndrome.

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Help us make a difference by browsing our wish list! Your donations of essential items and resources directly support our mission. Explore how you can contribute today!

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Volunteer

GiGi’s Playhouse is a volunteer-run organization and we rely on the passion and dedication of volunteers to keep our programs vibrant, educational, fun and free.

Featured Event

GiGisGala-March 22, 2025-37

'GiGi's Glitz & Glam Gala: a night on the red carpet'

March 28, 2026

Join us for an evening of dinner, drinks, games, dancing, raffles, entertainment, silent auction items, Hollywood Theme fun, inspiration, and to support our mission of Changing the Way the World Views Down Syndrome!

Our Mission: We make a lifetime commitment to changing lives and providing hope through the consistent delivery of FREE educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community, using a replicable playhouse model.

Our Vision: To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities.

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Your commitment will help children and adults with Down syndrome to succeed!

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If you are interested in donating your time and talent, let us know!

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GenerationG Pledge of Acceptance for Those with Down Syndrome and other Disabilities

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and make a commitment to being accepting, generous and kind every day and in every way! By taking the pledge, you will join a new era of game-changers that we call #GenerationG!

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Our Voice

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Teaching to Volunteering: Vicki’s Journey to GiGi’s

Vicki first learned about GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster in a newspaper ad calling for new volunteers. It immediately stood out to...

March is National Reading Month!

To celebrate National Reading Month, we incorporated reading, literacy and Dr. Seuss into many of our free, purposeful programs this...

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Retirement to Volunteering: Paul’s Story

Paul is a volunteer here at GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster who was first introduced to the organization through his wife, Heather....

SOUP-er Volunteer Appreciation Event

We had the opportunity to invite our dedicated volunteers to come to GiGi's Playhouse Lancaster for a volunteer appreciation event...

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