About Playworks New England
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 New England
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to New England in 2006. Playworks New England serves low-income schools across the Boston, Lawrence, Salem, and Somerville area through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across New England through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Core Values
Meet Our People
September 7, 2018
Dana Harris ›
Dana started here at Playworks New England in 2012 as an AmeriCorps service member. He served six years as a Playworks Coach at the Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School in…
June 12, 2023
Rachel Poz ›
Rachel joined the Playworks team in the fall of 2022 as an Engagement Specialist after graduating from UMass Boston with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Latin…
November 16, 2022
Carl Cali ›
Carl, or Coach Cali, is a native of Boston and excited to be joining Playworks for his first year as a Site Coordinator. He earned a Bachelors in Graphic Design…