Project Play WNY

We're bringing FREE house softball, baseball & t-ball leagues to kids ages 4-13 in the city of Buffalo. Free clinics start April 15. Learn more and find a league near you! https://lnkd.in/gZG5NWkS

Calling all non-profit youth organizations, schools and government orgs: This is the FINAL WEEK to complete your Summer Free Play Series grant application. The grant will fund a range of opportunities for youth to play & have fun during the summer months. Applications due April 5. Apply now: https://ow.ly/UZwy50R5RCq

This week, we are shining a spotlight on another wonderful partner of ours – the Resource Council of WNY. Anchored in the Masten District, the Resource Council offers multi-generational programs that enhance well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. The Resource Council served as one of our host sites for our inaugural Winter Free Play program and we look forward to continuing to collaborate on youth sport & free play initiatives! https://rcwny.org/

As we close out Women's History Month, Project Play WNY would like to recognize our partners who focus on serving young girls in our community: CONFIDENT GIRL MENTORING PROGRAM INC, Girls on the Run of Buffalo, Inc., WNY Girls in Sports and G.I.R.L.S. Sports Foundation. Thank you for your dedication to increasing participation in sports among girls in Western New York!

Non-profit organizations, schools and government agencies: Apply now for Project Play WNY’s Summer Free Play Series Grant to fund opportunities for youth to play & have fun during the summer months. Learn more: https://ow.ly/pa3550QWWlU

Just announced: "Project Play Ball!" We're teaming up with the Buffalo Bisons, Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo, Willie Hutch Jones, River Rock Baseball, West Side Baseball & Buffalo PAL to bring FREE House Softball, Baseball & T-ball leagues to kids ages 4-13 in the city of Buffalo. Project Play WNY's new initiative to grow in-house leagues align with our mission of building a community in which all children have the opportunity to be active through sports. Learn more and find a league near you! https://lnkd.in/gZG5NWkS

That's a wrap for 2024 Community Conversations! Thank you to our panelists from UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, American Heart Association, Buffalo Bills, Center for Healing and Justice through Sport and Cornerstone, and our keynote speaker, Lorenzo Alexander. Off to root for the Buffalo Sabres at this afternoon's game!

Last chance to register Community Conversations, featuring keynote speaker, Lorenzo Alexander! This free event offers coaches, parents and those involved in youth sports organizations the opportunity to network and engage in important discussions on safety and trauma-informed care. Register here: https://ow.ly/jy1450QKgKC Buffalo Bills Aces Foundation

Final days to register for our free Community Conversations event on March 9! Learn from experts on trauma-informed care and safety in youth sports. Plus, learn about the free resources Cornerstone offers to help youth sports organizations build capacity and retain coaches and youth, while making coaching and playing enjoyable for kids, families and communities. Register here: https://ow.ly/IbuV50QJziJ

We’re excited to welcome representatives from Urban Dove and the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport for an important discussion on trauma-informed care in youth sports. Join us for Community Conversations on March 9! https://ow.ly/kzGL50QIX1y