Updates

August 1, 2012

Playworks’ Coach awarded California’s AmeriCorps Volunteer of the Year ›

Playworks Southern California is excited to announce Coach Luciano Mondolo has been awarded California’s AmeriCorps Volunteer of the Year at the 2012 Governor’s Volunteer and Service Awards! This was Coach…

June 14, 2012

Brad Jamison’s 30 Days of Service ›

It's a lot of work to play all day, and Brad Jamison, former VP of Corporate Initiatives at Disney/ABC Television Group, learned that first hand. On day 25 of his…

May 2, 2012

Reduce Bullying ›

Studio 11 LA Fox News showcased Playworks and its effectiveness in reducing bullying. Executive Director, Darlene Kiyan, discussed Playworks’ methods in modeling leadership, “Most anti-bullying programs teach kids what not…

April 12, 2012

Playworks Los Angeles #33 Best Nonprofit to Work For in 2012 ›

Darlene Kiyan, executive director of Playworks Los Angeles, believes she knows what doesn’t attract would-be employees. “They don’t come here for the pay or the benefits,” said Kiyan, whose organization…

April 11, 2012

Junior Coach Leaders Take Over South Coast City Soccer ›

It was the biggest event thus far for Playworks Southern California! It’s our annual Junior Coach Conference. Four hundred fifth grade leaders united at South Coast City Soccer, in which…

March 8, 2012

Corporate Kickball is coming ›

Get ready to get your game on and kick it around with your colleagues. Playworks brings you back to the playground and your childhood as we raise funds to enhance…

January 11, 2012

“I’m better than you!” ›

Of all the great things Playworks has implemented into a school filled with 1200 students; one story, in particular, personifies Playworks’ mission and the reason we are increasing in size…

October 7, 2011

Transformation: A Road to Confidence ›

Martha is an energetic fifth grader with a contagious smile and a love for play.  At most recesses you will find her dribbling a basketball and honing her defensive skills…

October 7, 2011

Rock, paper, scissors, let’s go! ›

Playworks Los Angeles had a fantastic pre-service this year.  We on-boarded 22 Coaches and they are back in action at 21 schools.  You might ask, what is pre-service?  It is…