Updates
December 20, 2022
Celebrating 2022’s Big Moments ›
As 2022 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on big moments that took place across Playworks nation this year. 1. Celebrating 25 Years The 2021-2022 school year marked a major…
October 27, 2022
Playworks earns 2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit Award ›
Playworks is proud to receive the 2022 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. Playworks was honored with this award based on the large…
June 21, 2022
Playworks Pilot Program Spotlight: TagTeam ›
Playworks launched a pilot of TagTeam in partnership with Boys and Girls Club of America in cities across the country, beginning in 2019. This pilot expansion has been supported by…
May 19, 2022
Playworks Welcomes New Members to National Board of Directors ›
Playworks is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the national Board of Directors. “I am thrilled to welcome our new board members,” said CEO Elizabeth Cushing.…
March 14, 2022
Celebrating AmeriCorps Week 2022 ›
Playworks AmeriCorps members, we see YOU! Join us this week in a celebration of the contributions AmeriCorps members make in our communities. This school year, we have 63 Playworks AmeriCorps…
January 10, 2022
An expression of generosity from MacKenzie Scott ›
“Each unique expression of generosity will have value far beyond what we can imagine or live to see.” – MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist and novelist Playworks is honored to receive a…
November 5, 2021
AAA’s Creating Safe Spaces Guide and Lesson Plan ›
In partnership with AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah School Safety Patrol program, we’re proud to share teacher-led and student self-guided digital educational resources for Creating Safe Spaces – an…
September 21, 2021
Playworks Inaugural Day of Giving ›
Join us as we celebrate 25 years of play! Kids need to play more than ever. This year, Playworks is celebrating our 25th anniversary. That’s 25 years of inclusive games,…
August 24, 2021
Playworks Founder Jill Vialet Publishes ‘Why Play Works’ ›
Play brings out the best in every kid. Over the course of 25 years since Jill Vialet founded Playworks, she and her colleagues, as well as researchers and play experts,…