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Every day on the playground, kids show us what leadership looks like. It can show up in small but powerful ways – inviting someone into a game, helping resolve a disagreement, encouraging a classmate, or stepping up with confidence and care.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Those moments matter, and they deserve to be recognized. Thanks to our new partner, GS-JJ, we\u2019re able to do that in a truly special way.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\"\"We\u2019re thrilled to introduce GS-JJ as a Champions Start at Recess partner. GS-JJ is a Southern California-rooted promotional gift manufacturing company based in Walnut, CA. They specialize in custom pins, medals, keychains, stickers, badges, lanyards, and more. Think about the last time you received something you could hold in your hands that told you: \u201cYou did something worth celebrating.\u201d That\u2019s exactly what GS-JJ creates. <\/span>Their mission – <\/span>\u201cLet every custom creation be cherished around the world\u201d<\/span><\/i> isn\u2019t just aspirational. It\u2019s the reason this partnership makes so much sense.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes the best partnerships find you. GS-JJ discovered Playworks while searching online and, once they understood our mission, the decision to get involved was easy. As they shared with us, Playworks plays a significant role in improving children\u2019s health and well-being, and they wanted to be part of that. We\u2019re so glad they raised their hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"GS-JJ is contributing $1,500 in custom-designed products to our Champions Start at Recess initiative, an in-kind donation that goes far beyond its dollar value. GS-JJ\u2019s generous support is helping bring our Champions Start at Recess campaign to life in meaningful ways. <\/span><\/p>\n

The custom items they provided will be used to celebrate students during key moments throughout the season, including our Summer Bash end-of-year celebration and Girls Soccer Club activities. These moments of recognition help spotlight leadership, teamwork, and the joy that starts at recess every day. <\/span><\/p>\n

Various items, such as pins, lanyards, and keychains, will be awarded to young leaders during our annual event, <\/span>Summer Recess Bash<\/i><\/b>: the kids who show up every day and make recess a place where everyone belongs. Who includes others when it would be easier not to. Who lead with kindness. Who understands, even at eight or ten years old, that how you play says a lot about who you are.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"A pin or a medal might seem like a small thing. But for a child, being recognized can be the moment that changes how they see themselves. GS-JJ\u2019s craftsmanship makes that moment real and lasting. Something kids can touch, show their family, and carry with them long after recess ends. We believe that\u2019s exactly the kind of impact that ripples outward into classrooms, homes, and communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

A heartfelt thank you to GS-JJ for believing in what\u2019s possible on the playground. We\u2019re honored to have you as a Champions Start at Recess partner.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Explore GS-JJ\u2019s custom creations at <\/span>gs-jj.com<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to help create more moments like these? We\u2019d love to connect. Please reach out to <\/span>Jessica Torres, Events & Activations Manager,<\/b> at jessica.torres@playworks.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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