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October 26, 2015
September Superhero of the Month Coach Devon ›
Coach Devon is a second-year AmeriCorps Member at Sylvestre S. Herrera School in Phoenix, AZ. A true superstar in the hallways, you can see each and every student’s joy when…
October 26, 2015
September Staff-Member of the Month Chris Berg ›
Assistant Principal Chris Berg has been a huge supporter of Playworks AZ, not only by being eager and willing to support Coach TJ to make the program successful, but also by…
October 21, 2015
Phoenix Police play at Loma Linda School ›
Phoenix police recently played soccer, jump rope, and football with students at Loma Linda School as part of a partnership between Playworks, the Phoenix police department, and Loma Linda…
September 12, 2015
Playworks Arizona is a finalist for this year’s Sterling Awards ›
As the Chamber’s marquee event, the Sterling Awards embody the spirit of our organization by celebrating the people and companies that make our community a great place to live, work…
August 26, 2015
Yelp Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Playworks Arizona ›
Playworks Arizona has received a $100,000 grant from the Yelp Foundation, one of several grants totaling $1.2 million allocated by the Foundation in 2015. Of many nonprofits considered for recognition,…
March 16, 2015
Arizona Porsche Club Visits Playworks for Recess ›
On Friday, March 6, 2015, members from the Arizona Region Porsche Club of America visited students at Brunson-Lee Elementary, a local Playworks school in Phoenix. Seven club members attended this…
March 3, 2015
AmeriCorps Coach Tayo ›
Playworks soccer season had begun and once again I found myself surrounded by the hyper and enthusiastic spirits of the young girls from Brunson Lee. Each one of their…
December 17, 2014
Why We Play ›
Playworks is the leading nonprofit leveraging the power of play to support and improve children's physical and emotional health. Focusing on recess, Playworks programs provide an opportunity for every student…