What happened to Cheering for Children?
The Cheering for Children Foundation has been re-named "Garden of Dreams."   

Garden of Dreams remains the same 501 C3 non-profit charity with the same overall mission of improving the lives of children in our area.

After 6 years and millions of dollars in resources directed at helping NYC’s after-school programs and the building of playgrounds in our area, the focus of Garden of Dreams will expand to help make dreams come true for kids in crisis.  This will include children facing enormous obstacles, including illness, abuse, foster situations, homelessness, hunger, extreme poverty.  Garden of Dreams will work with local children’s hospitals, wish organizations, Starlight-Starbright, and community based organizations serving children in crisis.

Why did you stop supporting after-school programs?
After six years and millions of dollars in resources directed at NYC’s after-school programs, the Foundation has made the decision to impact another group of needy children in a way only we can.  The Foundation is extremely proud of its commitment to NYC’s after-school programs and believe we have made a lasting contributions to the quality of programs with which we have been involved. 

Now the Foundation would like to create heroic programs that lift the spirits and hope of children facing enormous obstacles -- including illness, abuse, foster situations, homelessness, hunger, extreme poverty – in a way only we can.

Have you closed down the Foundation?
No.   The Cheering for Children Foundation has been renamed Garden of Dreams.   It remains a 501C 3 public charity and operates in exactly the same manner as it has previously. 

A copy of the Foundation’s annual report can be obtained, upon request, from Garden of Dreams Foundation, 2 Penn Plaza, 14th Floor, NY, NY 10121 or from the office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, NY, NY 10271.

As always, the Foundation will partner with MSG and its divisions to create unforgettable programs that we hope will serve to make dreams come true for kids in crisis.

Is Garden of Dreams a non-profit charity?
Yes.  Garden of Dreams is the new name for the Cheering for Children Foundation with which many of our fans are familiar.  It remains a 501C 3 public charity and operates in exactly the same manner as it has previously.  

A copy of the Foundation’s annual report can be obtained, upon request, from Garden of Dreams Foundation, 2 Penn Plaza, 14th Floor, NY, NY 10121 or from the office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, NY, NY 10271.

As always, the Foundation will partner with MSG and its divisions to create unforgettable programs that we hope will serve to make dreams come true for kids in crisis.


Why did you change the name of the charity?
Given that the focus of the Foundation’s programs was changing to "making dreams come true for kids in crisis," it seemed that the name "Garden of Dreams" better reflected the true scope of the Foundation’s current commitment.  We hope that Garden of Dreams captures the impact we hope to have on children facing enormous obstacles.

I gave money to Cheering for Children – what happened to it? 
Money donated to the Foundation has been used to fund various components of the past after-school commitment, from the creation of educational clubs, to an educational curriculum, many gatherings for children, as well as the building of ten playgrounds in neighborhoods that need them in our area.  It will also be used moving forward on the new programs that will take place under “Garden of Dreams,” including on-going, impactful programs, gifts and events for children facing enormous obstacles, including illness, abuse, foster situations, homelessness, hunger, extreme poverty.

Additionally, to a lesser extent donations help cover costs relating to the actual running of the Foundation, including the administrative support needed to legally and financially run a Foundation appropriately.

Does Garden of Dreams have its own staff?
Garden of Dreams is supported by staff from MSG and its divisions.   It does have a small group of dedicated employees that spend most of their time working on Foundation-related activities.

How can I get more information on the programs being run by Garden of Dreams? 
You can visit Gardenofdreamsfoundation.org.  You can also call 212-465-4170 to be sent information on the program and what we support.

Is there a contact person I can speak to regarding Garden of Dreams?  
Please call 212-465-4170, which is the Garden of Dreams hotline.  We would be happy to speak with you and answer any questions you may have.

If the Garden moves what will happen to my tile in the front of the Garden?
It will always be a part of the Garden in whatever incarnation.

Can I make a straight donation to Garden of Dreams?
Absolutely.  You can call 212-465-4170 for more information on how to make a donation.

I know a very sick child that I want Garden of Dreams to help –
can that happen?
We have established relationships with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Starlight/Starbright Foundation and local area hospitals, including the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, Kravis Children’s Hospital at Mt. Sinai Hospital, NYU Medical Center/Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children’s Center at NYU Medical Center and the Hackensack University Medical Center.  

We would welcome the opportunity to help a child affiliated with one of those organizations and can provide you with contact information on our website.


Can I give you a recommendation of a charity I want you to support through Garden of Dreams?
Because this is the first year of the Foundation’s new commitment, we want to concentrate on our current group of community partners so that we can have the greatest impact possible.  

In the future, we welcome the opportunity to expand the universe of organizations that can benefit from Garden of Dreams.  If you would like the Board to consider new organizations in the coming years, feel free to send information to Garden of Dreams Foundation: 2 Penn Plaza, 14th Floor, NY, NY 10121.

Does Garden of Dreams publish an annual report?
A copy of the Foundation’s annual report can be obtained, upon request, from Garden of Dreams Foundation, 2 Penn Plaza, 14th Floor, NY, NY 10121 or from the office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, NY, NY 10271.

If I gave money to Cheering for Children to support its programs and don’t want to support Garden of Dreams can I get my money back? 
We are more than happy to talk with you about your donation and ensure that you are comfortable with the programs currently being planned under Garden of Dreams. Should you not support the Foundation’s new goals and wish to receive a refund we will certainly review your situation and if appropriate issue you a refund.   Please call 212-465-4170 to speak with someone about your questions