New Balance Steps up as Partner in Play

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The New Balance Foundation has signed a national partnership agreement with Playworks, supporting our work nationwide and helping us expand the power of play.

New Balance has worked as a local partner with Playworks in the Boston area with school, volunteer and employee engagement activities over the past year. As national partners, they will support our mission through advocacy, outreach, engagement and other initiatives that directly help to build the movement for play.  
 
“New Balance Foundation has been a strong partner for us in the Boston area,” notes Playworks Founder and CEO, Jill Vialet. “They have a high standard for excellence and it’s gratifying to see them expand their commitment nationally to serve more youth and communities every day.”

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