Thank you! Mattel donated gifts of toys to 12,000 Playworks students in Los Angeles this year. It was an incredible opportunity for many of our families who struggle with the holiday season. We'd like to recognize Mattel for their incredible contribution, and thank them for a true showing of a philanthropic holiday spirit.
Mattel Spreads Holiday Cheer
July 28, 2022
A year of social and emotional learning ›
“You can’t do SEL, trauma, or equity work without each other,” Jennette Claassen, Head of Evaluation, Playworks. As Playworks continued to progress on our equity journey, we explored a critical question: what are the intersections between play, social and emotional learning, physical activity, and trauma? A working group focused on this question decided, among other…
March 30, 2022
Playworks Celebrates Women’s History Month ›
Playworks Southern California celebrates Women Leaders who have contributed to the Power of 25 years of Play. During this month, meet remarkable female leaders who strive to ensure that every student on the playground feels valued and heard. Throughout Southern California, these women have contributed to empowering students, especially young girls, to get in the…
January 18, 2022
Playworks Receives Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Grant ›
DAVE ROBERTS CONGRATULATES PLAYWORKS AS A FOURTH QUARTER DODGERS FOUNDATION GRANTEES Playworks Southern California was among 11 Los Angeles nonprofit organizations that received a video message from Dave Roberts, Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager, congratulating them on receiving grant funds from the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF). Today 11 LA nonprofit organizations received this video…