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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…

We are lucky enough to have the support of many local companies here in Metro-Detroit. Recently, a few of those companies have stepped up to help make our playgrounds a…

The 3rd Annual Playworks Get in the Game Luncheon and Game Changer Awards was a huge success! A big WOOSH CLAP and thanks go out to the more than 300 individuals…

Playworks partner school A.L. Holmes in Detroit is  leveraging its recess as a strategy to improve student engagement, reduce bullying and develop future leaders. Schools with programs like Playworks help children…

Despite the freezing temperatures and the threat of more snow, more than 100 guests attended the Playworks Tailgate Party for Monday Night Football with the Detroit Lions facing on reigning Superbowl champions Baltimore Ravens.…

15 schools and hundreds of youth around the state of Michigan will have an opportunity to join Playworks and the Detroit Lions in an effort to raise awareness about the…

The Playworks Detroit 2013 Bring a Lunch, Play a Bunch Campaign is a healthy living campaign designed to highlight the importance of children receiving access to safe, healthy play and…

Faithful, focused, and fearless are just three words that describe David McGhee. As a former program director for Big Brothers Big Sisters, a current professor, and founder of 16th Letter…

Fans at The Detroit Lions home game against the Atlanta Falcons saw two amazing things happen: Calvin Johnson broke the long standing NFL record for single season receiving yards AND Playworks Detroit hosted…