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March 22, 2018

Playworks to Partner with Wisconsin Brewery Running Series for Second Year ›

Playworks Wisconsin is excited to partner with the Wisconsin Brewery Running Series (BRS) for its second season. Last year, Playworks’ partnership with the BRS brought in over $6,000 to support healthy play and provided us with unique opportunities to engage with Milwaukee adults and families. The Wisconsin Brewery Running Series features a series of 5K…

March 5, 2018

Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches Collaborate for Change in Milwaukee Schools ›

For the past six months, our incredible AmeriCorps coaches have been creating recess environments where every kid can thrive. In Wisconsin, Playworks AmeriCorps coaches commit to a full-time year of service in schools throughout Milwaukee. Our coaches create a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social…

February 27, 2018

Ninety-Fifth Street Junior Coach Recognized for Inclusive Leadership ›

Every month, Playworks Wisconsin recognizes a Junior Coach of the Month for exemplary demonstration of the Playworks core values. In January, we were thrilled to award Junior Coach of the Month to Junior Coach Maya from Ninety-Fifth Street School. In her coach’s words, Junior Coach Maya is one of the strongest student leaders at Ninety-Fifth…

Playworks TeamUp Helps Kids Have a Positive Playground Experience

February 22, 2018

United Way Features Playworks TeamUp in Waukesha ›

In an article published last month, United Way highlighted Playworks’ TeamUp program at Hadfield Elementary school in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Thanks to United Way’s Helping Kids Succeed initiative, our region has expanded to four new schools this year. We are grateful for their ongoing support of our mission to bring healthy, positive play to every kid.…

July 31, 2017

Wisconsin 2016-2017 Foundation End of Year Report ›

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July 24, 2017

Milwaukee Bucks Foundation Gives $1 Million to 15 Community Groups ›

Playworks Wisconsin is excited to be one of 15 organizations receiving a portion of the Milwaukee Bucks $1 million dollar contribution to Milwaukee. Playworks will receive $15,000 dollars for three years from the Milwaukee Bucks to help support our Junior Coach Leadership Program. The Junior Coach Leadership Program is a youth leadership development opportunity for fourth…

June 15, 2017

Hadfield Prinicipal is Recognized for Putting Fun Back in Recess ›

Al Busch, principal of Hadfield Elementary School, has been named the nation’s most valuable principal by the group Playworks after he helped to make recess safer. Read the full story in the Waukesha Freeman.

June 14, 2017

Bucks Hosts 350 Playworks Junior Coaches From 22 Schools for Playworks’ Leadership Conference ›

After a year of participating in the Playworks Junior Coach Leadership Program, 350 fourth- and fifth-graders from 22 Milwaukee Public Schools and Waukesha Public Schools gathered at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Friday, June 2, for Playworks Wisconsin's annual Junior Coach Leadership Conference. This year, it was hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks. Students attending the…

April 18, 2017

Celebrating our Volunteers! ›

This year, Playworks Wisconsin has been lucky to have over 50 volunteers in counting! April 24–April 28 is National Volunteer Week. Volunteers play a very important role in the success of our programming. They bring their expertise, ideas, energy, and enthusiasm to create a safe, fun place for students to play every day. Our largest volunteer partners are…

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