Updates
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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…
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September 26, 2014
Phoenix Suns’ Week of Service Day at Playworks Arizona ›
Playworks kids at Loma Linda Elementary in Phoenix were delighted to have the Phoenix Suns Gorilla and more than 25 other members of the Suns staff share recess time with…
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September 3, 2014
Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee grant benefits 13,500 Playworks students ›
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, in partnership with UnitedHeathcare, recently delivered a special treat to a Valley nonprofit. Hundreds of students at Loma Linda Elementary School in Phoenix cheered as…
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May 9, 2014
Junior Coaches Gather for Leadership Conference ›
More than 170 Playworks Junior Coaches attended an all-day leadership conference at Grand Canyon University. Students got to meet fellow Junior Coaches from around the Valley and were treated to…
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May 1, 2014
Girls’ Basketball Season Winds Down ›
As the timer ticked down on the season and on the game clock, many buzzer beaters were made to celebrate a winning season for all the 4th and 5th grade…
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April 5, 2014
“Run the Runway” Second Annual 10k/5k/mascot dash ›
Runners packed the runway at Scottsdale Airpark April 5th for the our second Scottsdale Airport Run the Runway event. Participants ran the 10K and 5K directly on the runway, surrounded…
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March 12, 2014
Girls Play Hard at Soccer Jamboree ›
More than 150 girls and their families gather together to celebrate a season of learning, teamwork and fun Wednesday March 12, 2014! The Soccer Jamboree was kicked off with some games…
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February 21, 2014
Corporate Kickball Crowns Champs ›
Sixteen teams squared off at Playworks 2013 Corporate Kickball event at Tempe Sports Complex. Athletes Performance/EXOS was crowned the Playworks Arizona Kickball Champs! Check out our Facebook Page to see photos…