About Playworks Pennsylvania
All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Meet Playworks Pennsylvania
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Pennsylvania in 2010. Playworks Pennsylvania serves low-income schools across Philadelphia through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Pennsylvania through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Mission
Playworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
Our Vision
Playworks’ vision is that one day every child in America will have access to safe, fun, healthy play every day.
Meet Our People
November 20, 2025
Jenna Jordan ›
Jenna Jordan has been a dedicated member of the Playworks community since 2022. She first joined as a Site Coordinator in Southwest Michigan and later transitioned into the Pro Trainer…
February 25, 2020
Jin Hyuk Ho ›
As the Development Manager of Playworks Pennsylvania, Jin helps facilitate partnerships with individual, foundation and corporate funders to improve the health and well-being of children through the power of play.…
December 2, 2022
Peter O’Malley ›
Peter started as a Site Coordinator and is now a PRO Trainer, passionate about education reform in Philadelphia. He studied Ecology and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont and…