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March 13, 2018
Max Gallo Runs for Play in the Los Angeles Marathon ›
As the 2018 “Run For Play!” LA Marathon rapidly approaches, we caught up with Playworks program manager and past marathon participant, Max Gallo. A member of the Playworks team since…
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March 5, 2018
AmeriCorps Coach Inspires Youth Leaders ›
Our Playworks AmeriCorps coaches make a positive impact every day at each of the schools we serve in Southern California. Coaches transform schools, engage communities, and inspire youth leaders. During…
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February 15, 2018
LA Galaxy Giving with Playworks in Carson ›
The LA Galaxy and LA Galaxy Foundation visited the local Community Preparatory Academy in Carson for a Playworks Beautification Project on Wednesday, Feb. 7. As part of the event, LA Galaxy front…
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January 4, 2018
Lakers Holiday Party for Kids 2017 ›
Watch a fun video of students throwing snowballs and playing with the Los Angeles Lakers and Laker Girls!
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December 6, 2017
Lakers Host a Halloween Trick or Treat with Playworks ›
Watch a short video of students trick or treating with the Los Angeles Lakers!
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November 30, 2017
Play Summit 2017 at Dodger Stadium ›
On November 15, Playworks hosted its inaugural Play Summit, a gathering of community members and education leaders to discuss the importance of play. In case you missed it, or if…
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October 16, 2017
Los Angeles Lakers and Spectrum Host Playworks Back-to-School Basketball Clinic ›
Lakers Community Relations and Spectrum hosted about 55 Playworks students from Cesar Chavez Elementary School in their Back-to-School Clinic at UCLA Health training center court on Monday, October 16th. The…
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August 1, 2017
From the Playground to USC ›
After graduating from college, McKenna Griffith was searching for an opportunity where she could make an impact on students’ lives. She was interested in youth development and wanted to hone…