Backyard Sports Cares

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

04/08/2026

Two weeks away from our Gala!! Get your tickets now!!

https://byardsportscares.org/benefit.html

03/04/2026

Join us for our Fourth Bi-Annual Backyard Sports Cares Benefit Gala

Our Backyard Sports Cares Benefit Gala will recognize and honor Andy Greene, former Board President of MVP Basketball Camp and Son of Founder Stan Greene, and Henry Chapman, former Board President of Backyard Sports Cares. All proceeds from the event will be used to help young athletes with limited access to community programs attend Backyard Sports Cares programs.

Learn more & get tickets: byardsportscares.org/benefit.html

12/30/2025

Anderson Foundation for Autism Awards $10,000 Grant to Backyard Sports Cares in White Plains

White Plains, NY and Staatsburg, New York…The leadership team and trustees of Anderson Foundation for Autism announced today that it has awarded a grant of $10,000 to Backyard Sports Cares.

Based in White Plains, New York, Backyard Sports Cares is a nonprofit organization that provides athletic programming to athletes who have limited access to traditional community sports programs.

Said Ray Wilcox, Chief Advancement Officer of Backyard Sports Cares, “Anderson Foundation for Autism’s grant will help us address critical gaps in service for children with special needs, who often do not have access to athletic experiences due to a lack of resources, support, and opportunities. With Anderson Foundation for Autism’s help, we can further our work in this area, and we are very excited to do so.”

Wilcox shared that grant funding from Anderson Foundation for Autism will allow Backyard Sports Cares to expand on its “Plus” program. “Adaptive sports and recreation will be offered on Sunday mornings to approximately 40-45 children ages 5-17. Additionally, through our Friday night special events, participants will enjoy memorable experiences in a fun, social setting that promotes physical activity and camaraderie.” The Plus program, according to Wilcox, is “also supported by our robust cohort of volunteers; we match neurotypical high-school athletes with our neurodivergent athletes on a one-to-one basis, thus creating long-lasting friendships and relationships that live past the duration of the program.”

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Read more: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/news/anderson-foundation-for-autism-awards-10000-grant-to-backyard-sports-cares-in-white-plains/

12/17/2025

Over 5,000 Westchester kids served each year by Backyard Sports Cares - children who have limited access to youth sports programs either because they live in underserved communities or are athletes with special needs. There is no participation fee for our after-school programs. That’s why we need your support to ensure the sustainability and continued growth of these valuable programs.

Donate today by visiting: https://byardsportscares.org/donate

12/02/2025

Join us in making a difference this GivingTuesday!

For many children throughout Westchester County, the end of the school day means the beginning of after-school activities. Some head off to music lessons, others to dance classes and many participate in private sports programs. However, for 11-year-old Maya, the situation is a little more challenging. Her parents face financial constraints that prevent them from providing these after school activities, and recreational programming is scarce in her neighborhood. This is where Backyard Sports Cares steps in.

To learn more about Maya’s story and to donate, visit: https://conta.cc/4iPuJNv