More than 750 children and families throughout the tri-state area got a boost of active Summer Fun with our annual distribution. While this initiative began when playgrounds were closed during the pandemic, we have expanded it every year as more social service organizations request them for their constituents. This year we expanded deeper into Westchester County, NY by supporting hundreds of children in Greenburgh, Sleepy Hollow, and Tarrytown,...

The School 13 community came out on a very hot and sunny June day to help build the 34th Alexandra’s Playground for the children. Jersey Cares and Goldman Sachs joined the build, and also led the painting of games on the school yard and assembly of their fitness kits and snack bags for the students. This is our 10th playground in Paterson and is open to the public after school hours and on weekends. The Kompan playground is designed for...

It was wonderful to gather at Ardsley Country Club with so many of our supporters for the Gift of Play. We are grateful to everyone for bringing their friends and colleagues along for a fun day of golfing, dining, and celebrating our important work. Their generosity at this event helps us continue to reach more children who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity for safe and active play in their community. Thank you to our sponsors!...

We are proud to have supported the new inclusive playground at Lou Costello Memorial Park in Paterson, NJ, in partnership with New Jersey Community Development Corporation. The playground was designed with a focus on play opportunities for children with autism and the nearby School 2, and opened in November 2021. The playground provides a place for children of all abilities to grow and explore, and was part of the comprehensive renovation of...

#Active4Alexandra is a movement to get kids and adults active. Join the challenge to be active for 30 days! Begins on April 1st JOIN OUR 30 DAY VIRTUAL CHALLENGE RACE Visit GIFTOFPLAY.GIVESMART.COM. Select the purple “virtual challenge’ button for more info and a link to REGISTER. Our Virtual Race travels up Mount Everest. At our online Racery course, you’ll enter your daily activity and watch your Avatar move along the...