Danny’s Place New Space Reveal & Cornhole Tournament Celebration

Danny’s Place is relocating to an expansive new space this fall - the former St. Elizabeth’s Church building in West Acton - and invites community members to help mark this milestone on Sunday, September 17th. Following a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at 543 Mass Ave at 11am, visitors will be able to tour the programming rooms and speak with staff in its newly renovated two-floor space.

The festivities will continue on the Gardner Field lawn with the first Danny’s Place all-ages cornhole tournament fundraiser, an event that will help support its free and low-cost youth programming (check-in begins at 12pm, and bags fly at 12:30pm). In addition to cornhole, this fun afternoon will feature a DJ, activities for kids, and food and beverage options available for purchase from local sponsors True West and West Side Creamery.

Danny's Place is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and teens in Acton & Boxborough. Its mission is to provide young people with experiences to explore, create, and discover their happiest, healthiest selves - through inclusive community programming, social-emotional experiences, and supportive resources.

The organization was founded 20 years ago in memory of Acton-Boxborough High School student Danny McCarthy. Since its beginning, Danny’s Place has grown its in-house programming, community initiatives, and policy shaping efforts to directly serve hundreds of local youth per year and effect positive change for all young people in our community.

Join in celebrating community, learn more about Danny’s Place programs, and participate in this fun-for-all cornhole tournament (no bag-tossing experience necessary). For more information and to register for the tournament, visit www.dannys-place.org/cornhole.