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
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…
September 25, 2023
Melissa Pennington ›
Melissa started with Playworks in August 2023. She brings 10 years of experience in the nonprofit field with a focus and passion for youth development. She was inspired to join…
June 13, 2023
Heather Crowley ›
Heather joined Playworks in the spring of 2023 after more than a decade of working in a consulting role with a variety of non-profit organizations spanning a wide range of…