About Playworks Illinois

All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.

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Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Illinois in 2011. Playworks Illinois serves low-income schools through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Illinois through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.

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Meet Our People


October 11, 2023

Micheal Trzos ›

Micheal is so excited to return to Playworks as the Regional Partnerships Manager for the Illinois region. He has formerly served as a Site Coordinator, coaching seven schools over the…

July 17, 2023

Charmaine Torma ›

Charmaine has dedicated both her professional and personal life to promoting diversity, inclusion, equity, and access for ALL individuals. For over 20 years, she has helped nonprofits of all types,…

August 29, 2023

Abigail Sieman ›

Abbey joined the Playworks Indiana team in September of 2021 after graduating from Indiana University with a degree in Political Science and International Studies. It was at IU she found…

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