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A Place Where Imagination Takes Flight
The laughter says it all. When the gates to our brand-new playground opened, the air was filled with cheers, squeals, and the sound of pure joy.
After an 18-month building repair project that left our old playground demolished, the cost of a new playground seemed insurmountable.
The Pohlman family stepped forward as lead donors, inspired by Judy Pohlman’s years of volunteering and her love for this playground. Soon, the Ranger Family and other amazing donors joined in, helping turn a debris filled lot into a bright, joyful play space once again.
As the finishing touch, artist Dan Fenelon created a colorful mural that ties it all together — a piece of art that celebrates imagination, energy, and community spirit.
The children don’t just play on the playground; they imagine. To them, the spinner is a spaceship and a car, the climbing structure is the park, the lobster is a giant spider (or maybe a crab). The open space is filled with the sound of laughter and is a place to play freely, make new friends, and let imaginations soar.
“I love everything,” said preschooler Emily. “It’s so beautiful.
Fall Update
Our summer camp was a huge success, filled with laughter, learning, and lasting friendships. Campers explored new activities, discovered hidden talents, and returned home each day with stories to share and smiles to spare.
As we welcomed our preschoolers, school age children and teens back for a great start to the fall, that same energy carried forward. In both Dover and Morristown, new faces, and new routines have blended beautifully with the strong sense of community that makes our programs shine.
Our senior programs continue to thrive, offering friendship, enrichment, and connection. Whether through art, exercise, or shared meals, our seniors remind us daily that learning, laughter, and belonging have no age limit.
As we celebrate all that’s been accomplished, we’re also facing an urgent challenge: recent government funding cuts mean that many of these programs, including those serving our most vulnerable children, are now at risk. Without increased support from our community, some children may not be able to attend the programs that keep them safe, engaged, and thriving.
Because the playground is proof of what this community can build. Now, we need to make sure every child gets the chance to play on it.
