2026-2027 Annual Appeal

Dear Friends and Benefactors:

We are thrilled to share some exciting news: Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the Brookside Playground is complete! This September, children will have a welcoming, inclusive space where they can play, learn, explore, and grow together.

Designed with children of all abilities in mind, the playground provides opportunities for meaningful play, confidence-building, friendship, and—most importantly—the joy of belonging.

Now, We Need Your Help

Our vision extends beyond the playground. We are creating a courtyard where preschool and school-age students can build everyday living skills and enjoy additional sensory activities.

The courtyard will feature plants, comfortable benches, sensory elements, and a blackboard wall where children can imagine, create, and discover.

We still need funding to bring this next phase of the project to life.

At Brookside School, we believe every person we support deserves access to the services, spaces, and opportunities they need to thrive. Your generosity helps make that vision a reality.

Together, we can create a place where children of all abilities can play side by side, build connections, develop confidence, and feel a true sense of belonging.

Make a Difference Today

Learn more about the Brookside School here: brooksideschoolny.org

Donate Today

Or, you can also mail your payment to:

The Arc Mid-Hudson, attn: Kristen Bielefeldt 471 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

Thank you to our friends, families, donors, and community partners for helping make this dream possible.