About Playworks Michigan
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.
Meet Playworks Michigan
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Michigan in 2010. Playworks Michigan serves low-income schools across Detroit through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Michigan through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Core Values
Meet Our People
October 16, 2023
Darris Allen ›
Darris is a very caring and optimistic person. He’s a fun and laid back Coach that always makes time to connect with his students. Darris loves to play and teach…
October 26, 2022
Christa Williams ›
Christa “Coach C” Williams joined Playworks Michigan in August 2018, served as an AmeriCorps Coach for two years in Dearborn, Site Coordinator for an additional two years in Novi and…
September 27, 2023
Mi’Ele Booker ›
Mi’Ele “Coach Books” is happy to be back as an AmeriCorps Alumni from 2020-2021. She started her journey with AmeriCorps through City Year. After spending a year in the classroom…