New England
May 11, 2022
The morning of May 6 was an exciting one for the Playworks New England community- in-person events were back! After three years without our signature events due to the COVID-19…
May 5, 2022
In the fall of 2019, the Boston Bruins announced a $50,000 partnership with Playworks New England. “The Boston Bruins Foundation is happy to partner with Playworks to promote health and…
April 27, 2022
“Three words I would use to describe Coach Shelby: hilarious, energetic, and committed.” First grade teacher Ms. Schooler was not the only person to comment on Coach Shelby’s humor –…
April 26, 2022
If you come to a Playworks recess, you’ll see that joy is everywhere. We believe all kids should have the ability to choose any game they want to play at…
April 14, 2022
“Carolina is collaborative and above everything she has a kind heart.” Marjorie Pita, K1 teacher at the Rafael Hernandez School, is not the only one who has kind things to…
April 8, 2022
As the weather gets warmer and the snow melts, it’s time to get back outside for recess! At Playworks, we have a few Core Games that are found at most…
March 28, 2022
Volunteering is an incredible way to get your company out of the office (or out of their homes) and gather to make a lasting difference in the community. As the…
March 24, 2022
Our AmeriCorps members chose to do a year of service for a variety of reasons. Many are intrigued by the work that Playworks does and have a desire to work…
March 23, 2022
Written by Marisa Carrasquillo, member of the Playworks New England Leadership Council. Service has always been part of who I am. While I spend my days working at Blue Cross…