Site Coordinator Janelle Matthews was selected by Laureus USA to share her own personal story while spreading awareness about the power of play during the Mercedez-Benz USA National Dealer Meeting on June 10, 2015. Janelle spoke about her passion and dedication of being a Playworks coach to utilize play to bring out the best in every kid. Please read more about this event and Janelle’s speech on The Huffington Post.
Coach Jay Shares Her Story
December 17, 2025
How Play Is Transforming Community at 112th Street Elementary ›
A Conversation with Principal Hernandez At Playworks Southern California, we know that play is more than just recess, it’s a catalyst for connection, joy, and community building. No one embodies…
December 10, 2025
Investing in Resilience: Playworks Southern California Receives Grant from Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation to Expand Health ›
In a powerful show of community support, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation has awarded more than $13.5 million in grants to organizations working to uplift and transform lives. Among the…
December 3, 2025
Leadership in Action: How Junior Coaches Are Transforming School Playgrounds ›
As I reflect on how leadership and teamwork are woven into every aspect of Playworks services, I think of one of the most powerful programs we offer at Playworks: our…