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August 10, 2018

VA Recess Law Roundtable ›

The Results are In! We had an exciting full day of support for the new VA Recess Recess Law with key Virginia legislators, educators and supporters of safe and healthy play on August 7, 2018 in Richmond, VA. The day opened with a roundtable session hosted at the RMHF followed by a press conference at…

August 1, 2018

Year in Review 2018 ›

Year in Review 2018 As the school year ends and we look forward to the next year, let’s take a look back at this past year and see all the amazing accomplishments, events and ways you made a difference. Thank you for prioritizing play! Year in Review

July 9, 2018

Junior Youth Leadership in Action ›

Playworks of Greater Washington DC’s first joint recess was a learning experience for Junior Coaches at River Terrace Education Campus and Payne Elementary School. On May 14, 2018, the Playworks DC region organized our first-ever joint recess between two schools. We organised a combined recess with Payne Elementary School, a school with a full-time Playworks…

May 23, 2018

Congratulations to our #DoMore24 Campaign Winner ›

Congratulation to Courtney Kuesters McCarthy on winning a Washington Capitals stick signed by Ovi himself. Thank you to all who gave to Playworks DC during #DoMore24 , helping us raise $34, 000! Help us reach our goal of $40,000 by donating from June 1 to June 8 for a chance to win an awesome prize from Monumental Sports Network. Prize will be revealed…

May 3, 2018

Play More. Do More. Give More. ›

Today, kids experience bullying, exclusion, conflicts and less physical activity than recommended. Playworks empowers kids to protect others, make friends, solve problems and be active through the power of play. Our proven services give kids more focus, improve academic engagement and help teachers reclaim instruction time. Help us celebrate United Way’s DoMore24 giving day to…

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March 16, 2018

Do More 24 ›

Local non-profits, including Playworks of Greater Washington D.C., are getting ready for one of the biggest fund-raising days of the year. “Do More 24” is a day-long United Way organized event designed to help bring awareness to 501(c)(3) organizations in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. From 12 p.m. on May 17 to 12 p.m. on May 18,…

March 12, 2018

AmeriCorps Appreciation Week ›

It’s AmeriCorps week, and we’d like to take a moment to brag about our members. Our AmeriCorps members have been stepping it up (BAM!) this year to truly serve their communities. Here is a (brief) list of just a few of the things they are getting done this year: Transforming playgrounds at 10 schools in…

March 2, 2018

Seventh Annual Junior Coach Leadership Conference ›

Our 7th Annual Junior Coach Leadership Conference was a success. Thanks to Darren M Haynes for emceeing our awards, and speaking to our students about respect, inclusion, healthy play, and healthy community. A Superhero clap and thank you to: our panelists who shared the important leadership qualities they look for; KIND Snacks for providing some treats for our…

February 5, 2018

Martin Luther King Day of Service 2018 ›

Playworks of Greater Washington DC partnered with Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation for our annual Martin Luther King Day of Service! Check out this video of our awesome volunteers making a difference at Langley Elementary.

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