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
Rangers Holiday Dinner
On November 17, the Garden of Dreams Foundation and the New York Rangers hosted 300 children and families from the New York City Department of Homeless Services at the Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center at BronxWorks for a special dinner to kickoff the holiday season. To make the day special for the children and families, Ranger players Ryan McDonagh, Dominic Moore and Emerson Etem and several of team's significant others group were on-hand to serve meals, play games, take photos and sign autographs.
The dining room was decked out with festive Fall decorations including balloon scarecrows sporting Rangers jerseys. Following a delicious holiday meal, the celebration continued as families moved into a gym full of... Read More
Knicks Thanksgiving Dinner in Harlem
The New York Knicks, Garden of Dreams Foundation and KIA hosted a Thanksgiving Dinner for the New York City Department of Homeless Services' Women In Need Center in Harlem. On Wednesday, November 18, New York Knicks players Arron Afflalo, Kyle O’Quinn, Lance Thomas, Sasha Vujacic, and Derrick Williams served the families a warm and delicious Thanksgiving dinner from Sylvia’s Restaurant. The Thanksgiving meal included turkey, stuffing, cornbread, and candied yams among other delightful entrees.
The room was filled with Fall Thanksgiving décor including light up pumpkins, beautiful flowers and live music! The DJ played the top hits and had every child dancing on the dance floor to the “Whip” and Bruno... Read More
