Updates

February 20, 2014

Five Ways to support Playworks in the Pacific Northwest ›

We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. For all our friends, supporters, and believers, you can help create a place on the…

January 13, 2014

Standing Together ›

Playworks is proud to be a 2014 Stand Together featured partner alongside eight other great Portland area nonprofits. Beginning this month, Playworks and  the Portland Timbers and Thorns FC in partnership…

December 10, 2013

Girls get game at extravaganza ›

Playworks Pacific Northwest kicked off the new season of our girls basketball league this year with our annual extravaganza at the University of Portland campus. The event was a great…

December 9, 2013

#1 Best Nonprofit to Work For in Oregon ›

For the fifth year, Oregon Business showcased exemplary nonprofit workplaces on their 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon project. More than 5,000 employees and volunteers from 159 nonprofits…

December 9, 2013

Inspiring Our Next Generation ›

Portland Monthly Magazine recognized Playworks in their 2013 Light a Fire Awards. The annual awards ceremony is a celebration honoring the individuals and organizations who make Portland more prosperous, beautiful,…

December 9, 2013

The New Look of Recess ›

Last school year, Ardmore Elementary School received a Playworks Recess Implementation training to make their playground and recess more inclusive and respectful — a place where every kid would belong.…

November 17, 2013

Nike Supports Meaningful Play ›

Playworks was awarded $20,000 from the Nike Employee Grant Fund. The support from Nike and their employees will help Playworks continue to reach kids in the community through programming. This…

September 25, 2013

Portland Timbers award $75,500 in Community Fund Grants ›

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers [awarded]  $75,500 in grants to eight youth-focused, nonprofit organizations working throughout the greater-Portland area through the Portland Timbers Community Fund (PTCF). The recipients were selected…

September 25, 2013

Kaiser Permanente Northwest Continues to Support Play ›

Playworks Pacific Northwest is excited to celebrate two more years of support and a total of $400,000 from Kaiser Permanente Northwest’s Community Benefit Program and their initiative for Thriving Schools to further…