Backyard Hope, Inc.

06/16/2026

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06/14/2026

What an incredible Weekend! ❤️

As we wrap up this amazing weekend and our Community Closet Giveaway, we want to thank everyone who helped make it possible.

Thank you to our sponsors, community partners, donors, and volunteers for your time, generosity, and support throughout the week. A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Safe Schools Mohawk Valley, and City of Utica Youth Bureau for helping make Unity Weekend possible. We also want to thank ICAN - Utica City School District System of Care, Bank of Utica and The Community Foundation for their support in making this incredible weekend a success.

Together, we created a weekend filled with connection, community, and support, bringing people together and making a positive impact throughout our community.

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and supported our mission. We couldn’t have done it without you! ❤️🫶🏼

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

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06/13/2026

🚨 TOMORROW! 🚨

Join Backyard Hope at the Utica Rec Center for our FREE Community Closet Giveaway!

🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 220 Memorial Pkwy, Utica, NY 13501
🛍️ Free clothing and essentials
🎒 Bring your own bags

06/12/2026

Day 1 in the books! Huge shout out to Hot Off the Brick NY Style Pizzeria and Deli for donating 150 slices of pizza today to our youth. Just incredible. 🍕 THANK YOU!!!!

06/12/2026

🎉 TODAY IS THE DAY, UTICA UNITY WEEKEND!! 🎉

Safe Schools Mohawk Valley, Backyard Hope & City of Utica Youth Bureau are excited to kick off Utica Unity Weekend with an afternoon just for local youth!

📅 Friday, June 12
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 For Utica residents ages 12–17

Join us for an afternoon filled with fun, friends, and community featuring:

🏰 Bounce House
🏀 Gym Activities
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🍕 Pizza Party
🎶 Music & More!

See you there!

06/11/2026

It takes a village, and we are so thankful for ours! See everyone this weekend. UTICA UNITY WEEKEND!