Giving
Help Us Rebuild Our Playground
Creating a Safe, Imaginative, and Joy-Filled Outdoor Space for Our Children
For 30 years, our playground has been the heart of St. Mary Child Care Center. It is the place where children race down slides with pure joy, build friendships in the sandbox, test their strength on the climbers, and imagine entire worlds only children can see.
It has served generations of families with love, and now, after decades of weather, play, and growth, it is time for us to give that love back.
Why We Need Your Help
Our current playground is original to the Center. Much of the structure is reaching the end of its safe, usable life. The surfacing requires repair, materials need replacing, and both our toddler and preschool areas need updated equipment that meets today’s safety standards.
To continue offering children a safe, inspiring space to explore, play, and grow, we are beginning a full playground rebuild.
What Your Gift Supports
Every gift designated to the playground directly helps us rebuild the outdoor environment our children deserve, including:
- New toddler and preschool play structures
- Safe, durable resurfacing
- Accessible equipment
- Updated materials that encourage imagination and pretend play
Why It Matters
Outdoor play is essential to a child’s development. Your contribution directly supports:
- Gross motor development such as climbing, balancing, and running
- Imagination and pretend play
- Social and emotional growth
- Opportunities to explore nature and build confidence
- Daily joy, movement, and connection
Your support ensures that every child in our care, from our tiniest toddlers to our oldest preschoolers, has a safe place to run, learn, play, and simply be a child.
How You Can Help
If you are in a position to support this important project, we invite you to consider making a gift to:
St. Mary Child Care Center – Playground Rebuild Fund
Every contribution makes a meaningful difference, whether it's $25 or $2,500, your generosity directly builds a safer and more joyful space for our children.
Give Today
St. Mary Child Care Center can accept donations in the form of checks, cash, or virtual payments via GiveButter. You can donate by going to: https://givebutter.com/st-mary-child-care-center-playground-fundraiser-vi9v40
Please drop-off checks directly to the Center or mail them to:
St. Mary Child Care Center
14200 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48154
Thank you for helping us build the next chapter of play for our children. Your generosity creates a safer, happier, more imaginative world for them and we are deeply grateful.
With gratitude and prayer,
Karen Mroczka
Program Director
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