Updates

May 1, 2018

Robert Covington Presents Playworks Pennsylvania Contribution ›

After a thrilling first-round playoff series win over the Miami Heat, we’re flashing back to 76ers forward Robert Covington’s day on the playground last fall with the students of Chester…

March 5, 2018

AmeriCorps Spotlight ›

This month, we’d like to spotlight and thank our AmeriCorps members for their community service and positive impact on Pennsylvania’s children in and out of the classroom. Since the founding…

January 6, 2018

Junior Coach Impact Story ›

Meet Gabriel Agosto, 4th grader at Taylor Elementary School My favorite part of being a Junior Coach is helping the other grades at recess. I also enjoy helping Coach Sean because…

August 7, 2017

Playworks PA Impact Report 2016-17 ›

Please click on images below for full Impact Report

May 10, 2017

Corporate Recess ›

Corporate Recess Higher productivity. Better communication. More creativity. Let’s take your team to the next level. What is Corporate Recess? Corporate Recess is a way for companies to improve engagement…

April 19, 2017

Celebrating Volunteer Week 2017 ›

Q&A with Samuel Follansbee In one word, how would your friends, family, or colleagues describe you? Sincere When, where, and what was the first place you ever participated as volunteer?…

March 2, 2017

Meet Coach Pam ›

Volunteer Turned Coach “Even when times get hard, I find myself never giving up. Rather, I make the situation positive and make new friends in the process.” Beginning in 11th grade,…

March 2, 2017

Meet Coach Jordan ›

“Two years ago, I started a journey.” A Baltimore, Maryland native, I’ve always dreamed of living in the city of Philadelphia. I have also always had a passion for helping the youth…

March 2, 2017

Meet Coach Veronica ›

“I use my service as a way to connect with children and let them know I am on their side.” I chose to become a Playworks Coach and an AmeriCorps…