We are living in unprecedented and uncertain times, but the importance of play and activity for families and children remains the same. Project Play WNY, with the support of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, is here to lend support to the broader WNY community and the many youth sports organizations that are focused on keeping days fun and active.
Project Play WNY details how the WNY Youth Sports community is responding to the crisis and reminds us that the youth sports community knows how to rally together in times of need.
Read Bridget’s March Huddle UpProject Play WNY Working Groups used the past five weeks to brainstorm, gather information and develop resources on how to prepare for the recovery when it comes.
Read Bridget's latest Huddle UpBelow are resources to help youth sports organizations navigate the uncertainty and take advantage of opportunities aimed at helping them emerge more impactful than ever.
The Aspen Institute’s Return to Play Guide is the first cross-sport risk assessment guide that sets out how various sport and recreation activities can be enjoyed while minimizing transmission or contraction of the COVID-19 virus.
Learn MoreBelow is a summary of government guidance and resources to businesses and organizations.
Learn MoreProject Play WNY is offering to help youth sports organization survey their parents to return to play.
Learn MoreThe United Way of Buffalo & Erie County is connecting organizations and individuals to the resources needed to minimize both the health and financial impact of the outbreak.
Learn MoreThe WNY Nonprofit Support Group provides a listing of free or low-cost resources to help organizations of all sizes navigate the impacts of the crisis.
Learn MoreAspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program is collecting information on how the outbreak is impacting youth sports.
Learn MoreThe Sports Philanthropy Network runs a variety of webinars to provide insight and growth opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis.
Learn MoreThe Project Play WNY Events Calendar provides a daily listing of webinars aimed at helping families and organizations recover from the crisis.
Learn MoreThe YMCA of the Twin Tiers is coordinating efforts and resources to address the specific needs facing the Southern Tier.
Learn MoreWe need free play now more than ever. Play helps children and families share experience that helps build hope and memories for the years to come. Project Play WNY is here to support the power of play now and long after the current crisis has passed. Below are resources from a variety of organizations that inspire active play while staying safe at home.
Project Play WNY developed Free Play decks of cards to bring back some of the great street and backyard games that have been lost over time.
Learn MoreBelow is information on a variety of beautiful trails to visit with your family this summer.
Learn MorePlayworks #playathome provides video tutorials of games that follow CDC guidelines and can be played at home with little to no equipment.
Learn MoreSocial and Emotional learning curriculum and mentorship programs to improve engagement and build growth mindsets.
Learn MoreProviding tools for children and parents to stay active, connect and entertained while staying home.
Learn MoreExplore easy ways to have a blast being active at home with these videos! Gather the family and get playing, learning, laughing and making memories.
Learn MoreSeveral small organizations, professional sports teams, coaches and athletes are using social media to share activity ideas for children and families. Please follow PPWNY on social media as we vet and share these ideas.
We want to hear from you. Email us at projectplaywny@cfgb.org or call us at 716-852-2857 ext. 222.
