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 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.
Meet Our People
December 1, 2023
Jazmine Banks ›
Jazmine (Jaz) joined the Playworks world in 2021, as an AmeriCorps Coach in Metro-Detroit, MI. While serving her two years as a coach, she also served on the AmeriCorps Leadership…
September 19, 2024
Jai Chew ›
Jai is very excited to be back another year at Playworks! They are a very active and fun AmeriCorps Coach who loves running around and teaching new games. Jai is…
September 19, 2024
Maurleon Clawson ›
Maurleon (aka Mo) has a passion for kids and loves to lead them on their best path! He is from Detroit, but was raised in a small town called Inkster.…