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March 20, 2024
Thunderbirds Charities Partners with Playworks Arizona ›
Thunderbirds Charities announces its support of the Playworks’ training and professional development programs for adults who work with kids. Thunderbirds Charities generous funding will directly support Arizona’s kids by providing…
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March 5, 2024
Playworks Arizona Names Georgia Harris as Executive Director ›
Playworks Arizona welcomes Georgia Harris as the new Executive Director. She brings more than 20 years of experience in education, social services, and nonprofit management to the organization which works…
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
November 2, 2023
Nonprofit Scaling Through Partnership: Sharing Your Secret Sauce ›
Playworks is working toward ensuring that every kid has access to safe and healthy play every day at school. CEO Elizabeth Cushing discusses the path to scale and how Playworks…
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ABC 15 Arizona
May 16, 2022
Valley Nonprofit to Challenge for World Record ›
Rock Paper Scissors is an important game in our Playworks community. It is both a fun activity and a key conflict resolution skill that kids learn and practice on Playworks…
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Chandler Lifestyle
November 7, 2019
Playworks Arizona Teaches Kids How Fun and Games are More Than Just Fun and Games ›
Through programs that encourage safe and inclusive play, the nonprofit Playworks helps get kids active, build social skills and develop relationships with peers. Read more . (Photo courtesy of Lindsay…
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ABC15
September 19, 2019
Conley Elementary School in Chandler looks to reshape recess ›
A Valley school is looking to reshape recess in order to teach kids leadership skills while cutting down on conflict. Conley Elementary School in Chandler is looking to make the…
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Fox 10
January 21, 2019
Program in Arizona aims to stop bullying by teaching kids problem solving skills ›
One program in Arizona believes stopping bullying at school might start at recess. Playworks Arizona believes teaching kids valuable problem-solving skills and inclusiveness on the playground could translate in to better interactions overall.
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The Phoenix Informer
January 8, 2019
Playworks Arizona wins Mobile Mini Community Assist Award ›
Playworks Arizona won the Mobile Mini Community Assist Award courtesy of the Phoenix Suns, Suns Charities, and Mobile Mini. This award is given to organizations that demonstrate a commitment to…
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Arizona Coyotes Twitter
November 19, 2018
Arizona Coyotes Share Real Players Don’t Bully Message ›
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and the Arizona Coyotes joined Playworks Arizona to remind everyone that #RealPlayersDontBully.