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January 19, 2016

Playworks Celebrates the Memory of Dr. MLK Jr. with Service ›

Our team of 15 dedicated and inspiring Massachusetts Service Alliance AmeriCorps members are committed to making a difference in the community. Each day our members serve in 13 Boston and Lawrence…

January 14, 2016

Coach Caitlin Makes Excellent Happen ›

Coach Caitlin is a first year AmeriCorps Program Coordinator at UP Academy Dorchester. Coach Caitlin shows immense passion for making a difference in the community and for the students at…

January 13, 2016

Playworks Massachusetts Teacher of the Month, Ms. Keeper ›

Ms. Keeper is a rock star first grade teacher at the Neighborhood House Charter School in Dorchester working alongside Playworks Coach Miriam. She embodies Playworks core values and helps Coach Miriam…

December 15, 2015

Junior Coach Arvin Makes Excellent Happen ›

Junior Coach Arvin is a student at the Bowditch Elementary School in Salem with Coach Kristin. Arvin is a natural born leader that is shining as a Junior Coach. He is reliable and…

December 11, 2015

Coach Kevin Makes Excellent Happen ›

Coach Kevin is a first year Jesuit Volunteer Corps Program Coordinator at the Chittick Elementary School in Mattapan. This year, Coach Kevin has helped build a positive, supporting and fun…

December 3, 2015

#24DaysofCharity to Feature Playworks Massachusetts ›

From December 1st until the 24th, Flutter will reveal a new Boston-based charity each day. Flutter is an online platform for local charities to create amazing local experiences. When you…

December 2, 2015

Boston’s Prudential Tower Shines Blue in Support of Playworks ›

Beginning in December, The Shops at Prudential Center and Prudential Tower in Boston will once again shine bright with the help of local community organizations. Playworks Massachusetts will flip the…

November 23, 2015

Playworks Massachusetts Teacher of the Month, Coach Dick ›

Coach Dick Johnstin is a rock star Recess Coach at the West Somerville Neighborhood School in Somerville. This is the first year the school has partnered with Playworks and as soon…

November 16, 2015

Coach D Makes Excellent Happen ›

Coach D is a fourth year Program Coordinator with Playworks Massachusetts, working at the Tobin K-8 School in Roxbury. Over the past four years, Coach D has worked hard to…