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November 8, 2012

Play of the Month: Sponsored by The Detroit Lions and Play 60 ›

A few times each year, Roosevelt Elementary School has an event called "Lunch with Mom.” This is a chance for moms to bring lunch to their child, eat with them…

November 6, 2012

Join us for a Playworks Play Session! ›

Play sessions provide you with a first-hand experience of the Playworks program in action. Each play session lasts about one hour and takes place on the playground at one of…

November 6, 2012

Save the Date: Second Annual Game Changer Awards ›

Join us for a playful lunch and celebration of Detroit's Game Changers Wednesday, March 27, 201311:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Hall of Legends at Ford FieldCost: A thoughtful donation  Nominations are currently…

November 6, 2012

Make a Difference Day with Bloomfield Hills School District ›

We are thankful to the students, families and faculty of the Bloomfield Hills School District who worked so hard throughout the month of October to raise money for Playworks Detroit. Each…

October 18, 2012

2013 Game Changer Awards: Call for Nominations ›

The Get in the Game Luncheon is the premier annual fundraising event for Playworks Detroit. Those receiving awards will be recognized as “Game Changers” for instrumental efforts made to directly…

September 18, 2012

Playworks Detroit partners with The Detroit Lions ›

The Detroit Lions announced Living for the City, a new philanthropic initiative, with Playworks Detroit as one of only five formal partners.   Join the "Play 60" club  Playworks will…

February 6, 2012

Playworks Detroit receives $280k Kellogg grant ›

Playworks Detroit has received a $280,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The funds will support an innovative school improvement program that transforms school climate with the goal of helping to…

February 6, 2012

Playworks Detroit names Game Changer Awardees ›

Detroit, Michigan — Playworks, a national nonprofit that uses recess and play to support learning and helps schoolchildren stay active and healthy, has announced receipients of the first annual Game…

October 26, 2011

Playworks Detroit receives $25,000 grant to improve the health and well-being of children ›

Playworks Detroit has received a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan. The funds will support physical activity and safe, meaningful play for elementary schools in Detroit. Since…