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.
Meet Playworks Illinois
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.
Our Mission
Playworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
Our Vision
Playworks’ vision is that one day every child in America will have access to safe, fun, healthy play every day.
Our Core Values
Meet Our People
April 23, 2024
Neetu Agrawal ›
Neetu (pronounced like “knee-2”) currently serves as the Operations Manager, supporting the regions of Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin and New England. She joined Playworks in 2009, supporting AmeriCorps members in…
March 23, 2022
Rashada Dawan ›
Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Rashada Dawan is truly the definition of Every Woman. When she’s not on performing in musical theater production or working on a…
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,…