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February 5, 2019

A Confidence Game for Girls: Coach Lahni Leads the Way ›

When you grow up playing sports with your four brothers, you learn to be tough. At least that’s the way it worked out for Alondra Almeida, a third-year Playworks AmeriCorps…

February 5, 2019

A Day to Play and Break Barriers for Girls in Sports ›

“Today I got to hang in a world where Rock Paper Scissors solves all and Fortnite dances are the new hello,” stated Meagan Kong, professional dancer/athlete and Adidas ambassador, in an Instagram post…

February 4, 2019

The Playworks SoCal Team Unites on a Day of Service ›

Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches serve their communities every time they step onto a school playground, so you’d think they’d grab the chance to take a holiday off. But instead, dozens of…

January 25, 2019

Playworks SoCal Announces Leadership Changes ›

Existing Executive Director Stepping Down, Associate Director Named Interim Executive Director LaVal Brewer has announced that he is stepping down from his role as Executive Director of Playworks Southern California.…

January 23, 2019

From Skeptics to Believers: The Magic of Recess Reboot ›

A 4th grader who never smiled. A 5th grader who played kickball every recess but never allowed other kids to kick and run the bases. And two boys who got…

January 23, 2019

More Than 350 Girls Played Basketball and Gained Self-Confidence ›

Playworks Southern California has just completed our first league for the 2018–2019 school year, and it included more than 350 girls from inner-city schools across LA County and Orange County…

January 2, 2019

Playworks Named 2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit ›

Playworks is proud to receive the 2018 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. “Playworks is a great example of a nonprofit making a…

December 28, 2018

Recess Reboot: Four Days to Creating a Culture of Positive Play ›

Sometimes there’s something even better than a “win-win.” In the case of Playworks’ Recess Reboot at Griffin Avenue Elementary School, it’s more a case of a win-win-win. As part of…

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December 21, 2018

AEG Community Foundation Awards Playworks an Additional $25,000 Grant ›

AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, today announced that Playworks, a national nonprofit that supports learning and physical health by providing safe and inclusive play to low-income…