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 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
September 9, 2025
Stacy Wilbur ›
Stacy Wilbur joined Playworks in August 2025 as Development Director for Playworks New England. She brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and public relations, with a strong record of…
December 17, 2024
Yanelis Torres ›
Yanelis Torres joined Playworks as a Program Specialist in 2024. Originally from Ponce, Puerto Rico, she moved to New England when she was 10 years old. A proud graduate of…
March 30, 2026
Kieran Collier ›
Kieran (they/them) joined Playworks in 2023 as a Program Manager, overseeing school partnerships in the Greater Boston Area. In the past they’ve bound books, reffed soccer games, and hosted poetry…