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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…