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.
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.
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.
Our Core Values
Meet Our People
January 9, 2024
McKenzie Katz ›
McKenzie grew up in Connecticut and graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a Masters Degree in Women and Gender Studies.…
September 28, 2023
Cristalynn Johnson ›
Cristalynn is a proud Playworks AmeriCorps Alumni from 2018-2019, a Site Coordinator Alumni from 2022-2023 and is currently the Program Specialist for the Novi School District. A graduate of College…
September 27, 2023
Shelby Allen ›
Shelby recently joined Playworks and is serving as a Site Coordinator. She graduated from Michigan State University (Go green) with a B.S. in Economics, and in October 2023 earned a…