Gratitude

During this time of transition for Recess we wanted to share a tremendous amount of gratitude to our community.

Over the last 3 months, we’ve closed & packed up a decade’s worth of memories and play in our Potrero Hill location, we’ve created a new space for families to gather in the Outer Sunset, and become a nonprofit organization. Now as we gear up to open and welcome the community back in for play & community, we are excited to share a huge thanks to those who have helped make all of these changes possible.

Our new organizational structure, as a nonprofit, will allow us to serve so many more families — those who otherwise might shy away from attending an evening workshop, a parent group, postpartum support, or getting to join a caring community of others in the same boat. At the same time, it allows us to take in donations, big and small, from those who have a little bit extra to share.

Raising young children is no easy feat. By harnessing the power of community, our goal is to lighten the load for all and bring joy and support to the journey. Please join us…whether it’s joining as a member of Recess Collective to come and play, hosting a party, volunteering your time & talents, donating funds, or soliciting donations from your workplace. Every ounce of help counts.

Our first day of business in our new location will be 11/29. This is a soft open, and we’ll be open to members and playspace pack purchasers through the end of the year. If you’d like to see the new space before committing, we’ll be offering several tour times each week to show you around.

For those of you who have supported our transition, made reservations, and remained members of Recess, keep an eye on your inbox for an invite to our evening grand opening party and soft open details. We can’t wait to see you all.

Until our doors open, check out our upcoming events (CPR, Baby Sign Language, Childbirth Prep, Meet the Doula, Introducing the Sibling, and Positive Parenting), get a jumpstart on party planning for a 2019 birthday, or join with our pre opening rates.

Stay safe as the wildfires are contained, enjoy the comforts of family and togetherness during the Thanksgiving Holiday, and we’ll see you soon. xo Lisa

We're on the move...don't miss deals, party bookings, classes and workshops in the meantime

We are busy taking Recess apart in preparation for our move to the Outer Sunset.  Even though our doors are locked, we invite you to reserve your fall/winter birthday party spots, learn from vetted experts in our parent support classes, and check out our prenatal workshops. 

THIS MONTH, join us for:

• Childbirth Prep, Sept 16

• Preschool Preview Night, Sept 20 (swing by and see us!)

• Sunset Community Festival, Sept 22

Whether you're looking for a CPR class, Baby Sign Language Introduction, or Childbirth Preparation class, we've got you covered!  

Oh, and membership packages are the lowest they'll ever be...so take advantage before Sept 15 when prices go up!

Plan your Fall Family Fun

Prenatal Classes, Parent Workshops, Parties & More!

The show goes on, and this show is moving to the Outer Sunset and will be open later this Fall!  We're excited to show you our new space.  In the meantime, grab your calendar and reserve your fall/winter birthday party, parent support class, prenatal workshops, and more.  

Oh, and membership packages are the lowest they'll ever be...so take advantage before Sept 15 when prices go up!

Leave your mark!

News of Recess' Potrero Hill location's closure has been met with notes of appreciation, gratitude and a bit of sadness.  We are slated to open our new location later this fall, but need your support to get it up and running.  

“As much fun as my kids had, you saved me when I was at my lowest... you gave me a place to see other parents (aka adults), a place I knew my kids would have fun and be safe, and a community which helped pull me through PPD, even if they didn’t know it. I wish you all the best in your next endeavor and look forward to hearing all about it. Thank you for being part of my SF village!!!”

— CG

We have secured a long term lease, and have the benefit of ten years of experience necessary to create build a sustainable community for families in San Francisco.  In order to become operational, we need to raise $20,000...and we have a long way to go.

Over the past 10 years, we've served over 12,000 families.  We've hosted parties, provided a safe space to play for infants, toddlers & preschoolers, donated monthly visits to Nurse Family Partnership to give first time at risk mothers an opportunity to meet up & play for the past 2 years, we've partnered with Our Family Coalition to provide respite services to LGBQT parents and worked with countless other small businesses and nonprofit organizations to make San Francisco a better place to raise children, get support from other parents and caregivers and lighten the load for families with young children.  

“Without the infallible and incredible support of your staff and facilities, I would have never ever made it through my daughter’s infant stage. You affected this first time mom’s life in a way that could never be measured. Thank you and we look forward to Recess Collective.”

— MM

This kind of center must continue exist for the wellbeing of new moms, for the sanity of those caring for and raising young children and for the health of our society.  We do not want a lack of funds to stop us, but the financial realities have set in and we need to ask for support in order to move forward.  

Leave your mark

Please consider purchasing a founding community tile which will be proudly displayed in the lobby of Recess Collective.  Tiles range from $75 to $500.  We'd love to be able to see your name, your child's art work, or a note on there from you every day. 

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If you can donate $10 or $100, or even purchase/gift a 2 year membership to the new location for $1000, please do so today.  We need your support to (re)create this oasis for families in SF.  

Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions, potential sources for funding, or just to say hello.  Our community has been integral to our success over the past 10 years and we know it will continue to be for decades to come.  

Looking forward to the future, 

Lisa