New York Liberty End-of-Summer BBQ
Garden of Dreams and the New York Liberty hosted an End of Summer BBQ at our partner organization WHEDco and our kids had a blast with NYL players Bec Allen, Brittany Boyd, Shoni Schimmel, Carolyn Swords, Sugar Rodgers, and Shavonte Zellous!
Read MoreLiberty ‘Show Kids New York’: Cupcake Battle
The New York Liberty and Garden of Dreams hosted a Cupcake Battle at Taste Buds Kitchen as part of the "Show Kids NY" program! New York Liberty players Carolyn Swords, Adut Bulgak, Kiah Stokes, and Amanda Zahui B. joined our Garden of Dreams children for an afternoon full of smiles, laughs, and lots of frosting.
Read MoreGarden of Dreams Prom: Hollywood Dreams
On May 10, the third annual Garden of Dreams Prom welcomed 100 teens facing obstacles, 50 from the Police Athletic League of New York City and 50 from hospital and wish partner organizations, for a night full of Hollywood dreams at Madison Square Garden.
“It means the world to me if we can take them away from their everyday for a little bit,” said Prom chairwoman and model, Damaris Lewis.
In preparation for their big night, our teens received personal shopping experiences at Macy’s and Men’s Wearhouse where they picked out their prom attire with the assistance of New York Knicks alumnus Larry Johnson and several fashion models.
“The... Read More
Garden of Dreams Talent Show: Decade of Dreams
This year, the annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show celebrated the Foundation’s 10th anniversary with a “Decade of Dreams.” Over 100 children and teens put their troubles aside and performed on the legendary "Great Stage" at Radio City Music Hall.
After auditions, the Talent Show performers prepared for their big night with several rehearsals hosted in Radio City’s large rehearsal hall where the famous Rockettes prepare for their performances. Our children also received extra special attention from celebrity mentors including: the Rockettes, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, dancer and model Damaris Lewis, pop singer Shawn Mendes, R&B and pop singer Andra Day, Broadway stars... Read More
Sesame Street Live: Let’s Dance! Clinic
On Wednesday, February 10, the Garden of Dreams Foundation hosted a group of 27 pre-k children from Garden of Dreams partner organization, Children’s Aid Society, for a special Sesame Street Live Let’s Dance! Clinic at Ripley Grier Studios in Manhattan. Upon arrival, the children were greeted by a Sesame Street cast member who taught them choreography from the Sesame Street Live Show.
During their rehearsal, the kids were surprised with a visit from Cookie Monster and Elmo who joined in on the dancing fun. As soon as the characters walked into the room, the children gasped and screamed in excitement to see their favorite Sesame Street characters... Read More
