The transformation in the above before-and-after photos is incredible—this is the type of impact that our members can have, turning a New York City community's dream into a reality.
The Children’s Workshop Community Schoolyards™ project in Manhattan is one of 300 completed so far through TPL’s Community Schoolyards initiative. With the support of TPL members, we’re empowering students, working with them to design their new schoolyards—turning asphalt into extraordinary; parking into playing; vacant into vibrant, helping kids experience and enjoy the outdoors, no matter where they call home.
Because the story—and your impact—do not end there.
There are more than 90,000 public schools across America, and nearly every one includes a schoolyard that can also function as a public park. Your gift today can help TPL tap into an efficient, affordable source of potential to connect millions of people to the outdoors.
In fact, if we were to transform all the available, vacant schoolyards into thriving Community Schoolyard spaces, we would put a park within a 10-minute walk of the 20 million people who currently lack access.
And thanks to the support of TPL's members, our Community Schoolyards projects have already done exactly that for more than four million residents across the country.
When you make a gift, you’re helping communities from Newark and Tacoma to Atlanta and Los Angeles enjoy the benefits of the outdoors thanks to vibrant public parks made by TPL members like you.
That’s why I hope I can count on your continued support today.
It is no secret that America’s children—now more than ever—need greater access to the outdoors and environments that are safe, nature-filled, and inspiring. Your generosity today will make that vision a reality.
Sincerely,
Josh VanDavier
Associate Director, Digital Membership
