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January 17, 2017

Dorsey High School Clean Up to Celebrate MLK Day ›

For about 22 years, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has been deemed a day of service in which individuals take a “day on, not a day off.” In order to keep…

December 20, 2016

Playworks Southern California Social-Emotional Learning Impact Report 2016 ›

  Playworks Southern California is pleased to present this impact report providing highlights of our work during the 2015-16 school year. Playworks has improved the educational environment and boosted the…

December 8, 2016

From Junior Coach to Presidential Pen Pal ›

Each day, the White House receives thousands of letters and emails from Americans around the country, and the President responds to only a handful. Playworks was thrilled that former Junior…

October 31, 2016

Playworks SoCal AmeriCorps Members are Making a Difference ›

Playworks SoCal’s AmeriCorps members partnered with the StubHub! Center Foundation and Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation to make a difference at the 10th Annual Treats-n-Suites Halloween Bash. Los Angeles sports teams, businesses,…

October 16, 2016

Playworks Southern California Coach and TeamUp Impact Report 2016 ›

Playworks Southern California is pleased to present this impact report, which provides highlights of our work during the 2015-16 school year for our Coach and TeamUp direct service programs. Playworks…

September 12, 2016

Playworks Southern California Invites Local Businesses to Participate in Corporate Kickball ›

El Segundo, CA – September 12, 2016 – The 6th Annual Playworks Corporate Kickball Tournament will take place at Raytheon, 2000 E El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245 on…

September 7, 2016

Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Announces Second Year of Partnership with Playworks Southern California ›

Los Angles, CA–September 7, 2016 –The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, the official team charity of the Los Angeles Dodgers, announced that it will continue its partnership with Playworks Southern California for…

September 6, 2016

‘Game On!’ brings structured recess to valley schools ›

Playworks Southern California has partnered with the Fogelson Foundation, Palm Springs Unified School District Foundation and Palm Springs Unified School District to bring safe and healthy play to 10 elementary…

August 19, 2016

Mattel Hosts Playworks Southern California AmeriCorps Members’ Preservice to Launch the 2016-2017 School Year ›

In 2004, California Volunteers partnered with Playworks to help improve lives and build healthy communities by placing AmeriCorps members in schools. AmeriCorps members will also expand opportunity for themselves, gaining skills and…