Updates

March 16, 2020

Helping Our Communities ›

Like you, we are very concerned as the spreading coronavirus impacts so many people, communities, and organizations across the country. Our priority is to take actions for everyone’s safety. We…

February 11, 2020

Playworks North Carolina’s 7th Annual Kickball Tournament ›

Lace up your sneakers and kick a home run for safe and healthy play. It’s time for our 7th Annual Kickball Tournament! Playworks North Carolina’s Kickball Tournament offers local businesses…

December 12, 2019

Jump on Board! ›

Are you looking to give back to the community and our youth? Why not join our Advisory Board? We are looking to have five new energetic and passionate members join…

December 4, 2019

Oregon State University Study Finds High-Quality Recess Positively Impacts Student Behaviors ›

A recent study by the Oregon State University College of Public Health and Human Services found that high-quality recess contributes to the executive function, emotional self-control, resilience, and positive classroom…

December 2, 2019

Pour Taproom Nonprofit Fundraising Night with Playworks! ›

Come one, come all! Pour for a wonderful cause during this special event, Pour Taproom is donating 15% of all sales from 6-9 pm to benefit Playworks North Carolina. Visit…

November 7, 2019

Give Kids the Childhood They Deserve ›

When kids feel included and supported at recess, they’re more likely to thrive in school and in life. Everyone deserves a chance to become the best possible version of themselves.…

November 6, 2019

Playworks Named 2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit ›

Playworks is proud to receive the 2019 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. “Playworks is a great example of a nonprofit making a…

November 1, 2019

Playworks Recruits Playful Professionals with LinkedIn For Nonprofits ›

At Playworks, we seek out energetic, creative people who ensure every kid has the chance to play every day. Our core values of inclusion, respect, healthy community, and healthy play…

Safe and Healthy Recess at a Playworks school
Safe and Healthy Recess at a Playworks school

September 23, 2019

It’s Recess Checkup Week ›

It can be hard to understand the impact that your play space has on your school’s culture and your students’ experience, and while there are a lot of solutions worth…