Athletic Haven

Today, we're thrilled to announce our 2026 Orange Party 10th Anniversary Honoree: Chana McIntyre. 🧡

While many know Chana as Scott McIntyre's wife, those who know Athletic Haven know the incredible role she has played in our story from day one. For the past decade, she has faithfully served behind the scenes and on the front lines—encouraging volunteers, supporting families, planning events, building relationships, and helping bring our mission to life.

Her heart for children, unwavering faith, and servant leadership have helped shape Athletic Haven into the organization it is today. Countless lives have been impacted because of her willingness to say "yes" and serve with love, humility, and excellence.

As we celebrate 10 years of Athletic Haven, it is only fitting that we honor someone whose fingerprints are on so much of that impact. Congratulations, Chana, and thank you for the countless ways you've helped make Athletic Haven a place where children can grow, belong, and thrive.

Join us as we celebrate Chana and ten incredible years of impact at the 2026 Orange Party on Sunday, October 25 at Shaker Ridge Country Club. We can't wait to celebrate together! 🧡

Register: https://bit.ly/3RLZ3zs

Interested in making a difference in the lives of local youth?😊

We offer sponsorship opportunities for businesses and individuals at a variety of levels, each with benefits that help promote your support while investing in our community.

🏀Join us in creating opportunities that last far beyond the game⚽

Learn more about becoming a sponsor on our website!

Sports teach so much more than how to score points.🏆

At Athletic Haven, every practice helps young athletes develop:
🏀 Confidence
🤝 Teamwork
💬 Communication
💪 Discipline
😊 Friendships

Our goal isn't just to build better athletes, we're helping build confident, respectful young leaders!

Perfect for athletes ages 7–12 who are looking to build confidence while learning the fundamentals of the game.

Players will develop:
🏀 Dribbling
🎯 Shooting
🤝 Teamwork
💪 Confidence

No matter where your child starts, we're here to help them grow.

Athletic Haven is looking for volunteers to help us continue expanding our programs and serving our community.🙋

Whether you're interested in coaching, fundraising, or community outreach, there's a place for you on our team.

We'd love to hear from you! Visit our website www.athletichaven.org

We're incredibly grateful for the organizations that partner with Athletic Haven to help us create more opportunities for local youth.

Together, we're making sports more accessible and building stronger communities.🤝

Thank you for being part of our mission!

We are excited to support Sarcoma Strong and all the patients they support in the Capital Region. If you cannot make the run/walk in person, please consider joining our virtual team here: https://www.zippy-reg.com/?event=2382&team_action=join&team_name=Athletic+Haven+26

Naomi Krakower Storch, Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Troy Baseball Expo St. John's Episcopal Church, Troy, NY The Salvation Army USA

2026 Sarcoma Strong Run/Walk 5K In-Person and Virtual Events Registration Page Get signed up for this event today!

Ten years ago, Athletic Haven was just getting started with a few kids, a basketball, and a vision.

Today, we're celebrating a milestone we couldn't have imagined back then: 366 kids reached during the 2025-26 year. 🧡

Every child served represents a relationship built, confidence grown, and a life impacted. None of this would be possible without our incredible families, volunteers, donors, sponsors, coaches, and supporters who have believed in this mission from the very beginning.

Thank you for helping us make this our biggest year yet. Here's to reaching even more kids, creating even more opportunities, and continuing to change lives together. 🏀⚽️

Thinking about signing your child up?🙋

Here are a few quick answers to some common questions!

If you have additional questions, send us a message, we're always happy to help!

Do you love basketball? Do you love helping kids grow both on and off the court?

Athletic Haven is looking for a Youth Basketball Coordinator to join our team! This is an opportunity to make a real difference by teaching the game, building confidence, and creating a positive environment for kids in our community.

If you're passionate about basketball, enjoy working with youth, and want to be part of a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/4h0P97c

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