About Playworks Michigan

All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.

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Meet Playworks Michigan


Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Michigan in 2010. Playworks Michigan serves low-income schools across Detroit through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Michigan through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.

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Our Mission


Playworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.

Our Vision


Playworks’ vision is that one day every child in America will have access to safe, fun, healthy play every day.

Meet Our People


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headshot of Nicholas

September 28, 2023

Nicholas Covin ›

Nick has been apart of Playworks for three years now and is serving as a Site Coordinator. He was born in Detroit, MI, but over the years, he has lived…

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headshot of Monet

September 28, 2023

Monét Brown ›

Monét Brown, also known as Coach M, joined Playworks in 2022 as a Site Coordinator. Coach M was born and raised in Detroit, MI. She is a graduate of Bowling…

December 1, 2023

Jazmine Banks ›

Jazmine (Jaz) joined the Playworks world in 2021, as an AmeriCorps Coach in Metro-Detroit, MI. While serving her two years as a coach, she also served on the AmeriCorps Leadership…

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