Dream Big Speak Out: Washington, D.C. Trip and Open Mic Event ‘16
On February 25, the New York Knicks and Garden of Dreams Foundation alongside Urban Word NYC travelled to Washington, D.C. as part of the “Dream Big Speak Out” program, which is designed to inspire students to engage and reflect on the African American experience as well as how Black History inspires our everyday lives.
While in D.C., the students from Garden of Dreams partner organization, SCO Family of Services, toured the White House and visited several national monuments including the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Korean Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
“It’s an eye-opening and life changing experience allowing them to create more amazing art; because... Read More
Rangers “Show Kids New York” travels to Medieval Times
On Thursday, February 11, the Garden of Dreams Foundation and the New York Rangers traveled back to “Medieval Times” with 300 children from Garden Dreams partner organizations, Children’s Aid Society, Harlem Dowling, SCO Family of Services, and WHEDco as part of the “Show Kids New York” program. The children were divided into five kingdoms, each of which was captained by either a New York Rangers alumni, Ron Greschner or Tom Laidlaw, or one of the significant others of current Rangers players.
Wearing their kingdom’s crown, the children were buzzing with excitement as they took pictures with the King and Queen before heading into the main hall. Once... Read More
Power Players 2016 Round Robin Tournament
The Garden of Dreams Foundation and New York Rangers Power Players season capped off with a Round Robin Tournament on January 12. Nearly 200 children from four Foundation partners, Children’s Aid Society, Harlem Dowling, Police Athletic League of NYC, and WHEDco, were excited for the festivities to begin when they were surprised by the arrival of New York Rangers players JT Miller and Viktor Stalberg. With the gym decked out in red, white, and blue balloons and banners, the teams were ready for the tournament to kickoff.
After the National Anthem, Madison Square Garden public address announcer, John Sheatsley introduced each team and the tournament was underway.... Read More
Rockettes Dance Workshop
On December 7, as part of Garden of Dreams Week, 24 young dancers from Garden of Dreams partner organization, Police Athletic League of New York City, enjoyed an exclusive dance workshop hosted by the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall.
The youth were greeted at Radio City with personalized gift bags filled to the top including new dance shoes and dance tights. After changing into their new shoes, the young dancers joined the Rockettes to learn the Rag Doll choreography performed during the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. During the workshop, the dancers lined up in rows while sitting on life-size lettered cubes to spell holiday messages throughout... Read More
SCO Family of Services Gym Refurbishment
On December 1, Garden of Dreams hosted a ribbon cutting event to unveil their largest community project to date -- a completely refurbished gymnasium at the SCO Family of Services Ottilie Residential Treatment Facility in Briarwood, Queens. Members of the Knicks, Rangers and Liberty were on-hand for the event, which was emceed by MSG Network’s Al Trautwig. The day concluded with a basketball clinic by the Knicks field marketing team for the children who are part of the Ottilie basketball team. The SCO Family of Services’ Ottilie Residential Treatment Facility is a 24-hour residential campus for approximately 50 youth with severe emotional disturbances and mild developmental disabilities. The gymnasium is the only location... Read More
