Updates
January 10, 2011
Playworks Thanks New Balance ›
On behalf of 10,000 kids Playworks Metro Boston would like to thank the New Balance Foundation for their very generous support. It is with their help that we are we…
December 7, 2010
Coach Katie E. Rolls out Playworks in Springfield ›
"It's really nice that we're lending them our coach!" For a lot of today, I was thinking about little Alberto's comment. It was really nice of my kids [at The…
December 7, 2010
Reflecting on our Year as a Social Innovator ›
Last year, Playworks Metro Boston participated in Root Cause’s prestigious Social Innovation Forum. In December, we were recognized for completing our year as a Social Innovator at a special reception.…
December 7, 2010
Coaches Corner: Amber Johnson ›
According to Coach Amber, an AmeriCorps member and Playworks program coordinator at The Lee Academy Pilot School in Dorchester, "every day is a story." Take a couple weeks ago: Coach…
November 10, 2010
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts’ Play Day! ›
BCBS' "Blue Crew" teamed up with Playworks for a day of recess rehabilitation on Wednesday, 10/20. Three groups visited Playworks schools: the Orchard Gardens in Roxbury, the BTU in Jamaica Plain, and the Manning, also in…
October 29, 2010
2010 Fall FUNdraiser and Rock Paper Scissors Tournament! ›
**PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! PLEASE COME TO THE BLEACHER BAR AND PAY AT THE DOOR** Here in Metro Boston, we like to think of ourselves as an innovative bunch. Take…
October 1, 2010
Run For Recess as part of Playworks’ Marathon Team Powered by New Balance ›
Are you passionate about promoting the power of play? Do you want to run one of the most prestigious marathons in the world? BECOME A MEMBER OF THE…
September 28, 2010
Celtics Opening Game and Autographed Basketball Raffle ›
Get in the game – Celtics style! And the winner is… Thanks to all of our raffle contestants! All donations are tax-deductible, except for the winner’s. Proceeds go towards supporting…
September 10, 2010
New Partnership with Brown Brothers Harriman ›
It was right around lunch time as Playworks' office staff, armed with ball bags, floor tape, and cones, began to set up recess. Only, we weren't on a playground. We…