Kathie's Playground
GSFS Giving Day 2025
99%
$29,619
raised of $30,000 goal200
supporters
Organizer
Maani Waldor, Director of Development and Communications
Supporters across the USA
Supporters (200)
All (200)
ANGELA PAPPAS
Aisha Renee Moore
In memory of Anna Crowder YanceyWe are donating in memory of my Granny who would have LOVED to see all the children playing with not a care in the world. She had a special heart for children. She was a nurturer and they gravitated towards her. ❤️
Alana Sagin
Alex Varghese
Alyson Bauer
Amira Sedki
In honor of Kathie Bowes
Aneesha Shabazz
Kathie nurtured and cared for Dylan making her preK year amazing.
Ben Reiman
Benjamin Wharton
Berna Can
Beth Rollins
Bianca Bell
In honor of Doreen DunnIn honor of my mother, Doreen— who never got to see her grandkids grow up, yet whose love, warmth, and playfulness still echo through our lives. Her spirit transcends time and space, touching us in quiet, powerful ways every day.
Brandi Booker
Bret Woldezghi
Bria Davis
Brian Kantorek and Joselle Palacios
In memory of Kathie
Bruce Birchard
Carol Han
So grateful to Kathie for providing a clear-eyed and open-hearted foundation in our child’s early years
Caroline Meline
Cheng To
Christina Hasaan
I love this kids!
Christina Young
Christine Brennan
Kathie Bowes was the best! I feel blessed to have known her and called her my friend. 🩷
Daisy Daniels
Danielle Redenbaugh
In honor of Kathie Bowes
Darielle and Earl Linehan
Darien Headen
David Printy
Diana Johnson-Henry
Diane Washington
In honor of Kathie’s PlaygroundPeople need a place to relax and have fun.🛝 🤾♀️
Downs/Pond
Eileen Volquez
Eimeline Smith
Elizabeth Froom
Ellen Napier
Emily Bryan
In honor of Kathie Bowed
Emily Grant
Emily H Fisher
Emily Law
Our son Nigel had a wonderful PreK year at Greene St Friends in Kathie's class.
Eric Mosca
Esther Sitrin
Ethan Birchard
Florie Kurtz
A wonderful tribute to a great teacher!
Gabrielle Deveaux
Gayle Rankine
Geoffrey Deans
Georgette Bartell
Greene St Friends was a good fit for our 3 children and it was less than a block away. We are grateful for the foundation of fairness and importance of discussion to resolve differences. It was a high bar for high school.
Greg Giuliano
Gregory Grant
In memory of Jimmy Grant
Gwendolyn Sebastian-Hill
In honor of Virginia SebastianIn memory of Virginia SebastianMay the new playground bring many wonderful hours of fun and happiness!!
Heather Hill
Heather Scheg
Helene Blum
Hope Manes
Keep it Going!
Ian Polonsky
Ian Ramsey-North
Ilana Grubin
James Van Orden
Jane Ellis
Janis MOSCA
My 5 grandchildren are thriving at Greene Street Friends!
Jean Hunt
My grandchildren did not have Kathie in Pre-K, but Nori had Roe, who was incredible, and I know she and Kathie were a real team, creating a place of love and community for families as we entered Greene Street School. I am happy to contribute to this playground in their honor.
Jeff Beers
Jennifer Clancy
Jennifer Egmont
Jesse Smith
Jessica Bauer
Jessica Blum
John Stanger
Jonathan Inslee
Joseph Holub
Josh Ferguson
Josh Gilman
Joshua Buser
Jubi Kleinberg
Judith '72 and Michael Van Hoy
Julia Copeland
Julie Diana
Julie Goodman
Julilly Hausmann
Justin Stuhltrager
Forever a friend and supporter of everyone and everything at GSFS with fond memories of Kathy!
Karrie Gavin
In honor of Kathie! We love you!Both Dylan and Niko had the pleasure of having Kathie as a teacher. She was one of the big reasons we chose GSFS. She was a bright light and we miss her and will be forever grateful for her impact on our kids and on us.
Karrie Gavin
In honor of Kathie!Both Dylan and Niko had the pleasure of having Kathie as a teacher. She was one of the big reasons we chose GSFS. She was a bright light and we miss her and will be forever grateful for her impact on our kids and on us.
Katherine Bevans
Katherine Elder
Two of my grandchildren were lucky enough to be in Kathie's class. She was a wonderful teacher.
Kathleen Torbit
Kathleen and Tessa Shovlin
Kathie was a ray of sunshine for both Kathleen and Tessa in pre-k...what a wonderful way to begin their academic journey!
Katrina Gibson
Kia Wimmer
Kimberly Tolson
Kristen Norine
Kurt Wheeler
Thank you for all your work.
Kurt Wheeler
Thank you for all your hard work.
Lacey Boland
Laticia Stauffer
Laura Parnum
Lauren Ellman
Kathie was one of our kids' teachers and she holds a special place in our hearts. We're grateful we knew her and grateful for her time with our family and child. She was a wonderful person and teacher.
Leah Lewis
Leanne Clancy
In honor of Kathie Bowes - beloved PK teacher of both of my children
Linda Singleton
Louise Lisi
Lu'Ella Brown-Williams
Donating for a wonderful cause. All children need a chance to explore and have a chance to experience different ways to play together outside like never before. They are courageous, bright, love to explore and play with nature.
Lucy Gallun
Lynn Rudolph Devine '58
Of all my schools, I had my best education at Greene Street Friends!
Madeline Hoch
Marcie Logan
In honor of George Logan
Margaret Guerra
A wonderful playground for a wonderful school!
Maria Jimena Paz
Marion Heacock
In honor of Ed MarshallI love Greene Street’s commitment to diversity.
Marquita Neal
Martha Chamberlain
Martha Mullin
Play can be a good way to learn about things including collaboration with others.
Mary Brownell
Glad to help.
Mary Sampson
Mary Sue Welsh
More playground needed.
Melissa Dichter
Michelle Holland
What a wonderful play space it's going to be for our students for years to come! I'm so excited to be a part of bringing this vision to life!
Michiko Hunt
We love GSFS and are so excited for this beautiful addition to our campus!
Mike Lee
Play
Miranda Barthmus
Miriam White
Moira Schwartz
In honor of Kathie Bowes
Nakiyah Wood
Nancy Smith-Fagan
In honor of KathieIn memory of Kathie
Nathaniel Pierce
Nicholas Clarke
Nikki Kleinberg
Nikoo Family
Greene Street Friends has had a transformative impact on our children and family, and it all started with Kathie's class!
Oliver and Stephanie Inslee
In honor of Kathie
Party On The Go
GSFS is AWESOME !!! I'm proud that my family is associated with the school
Paul Ferguson
In honor of Pam FergusonWonderful School made so by wonderful people. Thanks for all you do. Paul
Peter Bansen
In honor of Shirley and Dick BansenI'm a member of Green Street Monthly Meeting and my parents - Shirley and Dick Bansen - were great supporters of Greene Street Friends!
Rachel Astor
Rachel Braun
Looks like it will be a fabulous playground - enjoy!!
Rachel Elfenbein
Rebecca Gadsden
Rebecca Grant
In honor of KathieHolding Kathie and her family in the Light.
Renée Quarles
Robert Heiskell
Robin Sue and Bill Landsburg
In honor of Max and Hannah Landsburg
Rochelle Henderson
Roger TIPPY
Set the stage for a great year, Owen
Rosemary Burke
Great work and good fun!
Ryan Kimmet
For KB, one of the all-time greats!
Sagna Family
Sara Terry
Sarah Elder
Sarah Katz
Sarita Sonalkar
Sharee Jones
Sharon Truex
This is a wonderful school
Shelly Halloran & John Deininger
Sherman Aronson
Stephanie Josephson
Stephanie Madison
Susan DuTot
Kathie was a loving teacher, colleague, and friend. The nature playground will bring lots of joy and opportunity for creative, self-directed play for the children… things all kids need to flourish!
Susan Lowry
Takiyah Shippé
Keep up the great work!!
Tanashia Alverest
We love the community and support the school provides our daughter. We see significant change in just 1 year. We’re excited about the future.
Tasha Glass
Teresa Frizell
Teresa Frizell
The Clarke-Smothers Family
Kids gotta play! And, GSFS kids deserve a great play space!
The Waldor Fallon Family
In memory of Kathie Bowes, a great friend and colleagueCongratulations to the Class of 2025. What a great start for our daughter in Kathie's classroom.
Tracy Welsh
Tricia Ebarvia
Vic Gatmaitan
In honor of MelKathie and Mel...cut from same cloth.
Wendy Horwitz
In memory of Kathie Bowes
Wendy White
Whitney Strange
William Gardner-Mims
Zakiyyah Walker
Zoie Alverest
To keep up the incredible work
Ayanna matlock
Ronni rothman
In memory of Kathie bowesA perfect way to honor my cherished friend Kathie
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Best of success to the campaign.
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My Grandson Loves his School! All of my interactions with the school have been very positive. Grandson’s development is outstanding.