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
December 2, 2022
Corrie O’Neil ›
Corrie O’Neil, better known as Coach Coco, has been a member of the Playworks PA team for well over a decade, and is still inspired by the work and our…
November 20, 2025
Zoe Stevens ›
Zoe Stevens has been a Playworker for three years and counting, where she represents the DC-Maryland-Virginia area as the sole Pro Trainer. Zoe is a graduate from the University of…
March 9, 2026
Samiyah Saunders ›
Coach Samiyah is a Program Specialist at Playworks PA and deeply believes in the power of connection. Whether she’s supporting a school community or leading a game with students, Samiyah’s…