Impact Report
Update from the Executive Director
During the 2023-2024 school year, we had the honor of supporting students by partnering with schools and community based organizations in our community. We spent another school year bringing their exuberant energy to play alongside students, fostering environments where children feel supported, active, and connected.
Our journey is far from finished. As we continue towards our goal of ensuring every kid in America plays every day, we are developing innovative new ways to bring play to new communities. We’re expanding our digital learning and widening our reach with community-based organizations, which will allow us to make our practices accessible to even more adults who uplift kids.
We couldn’t have made this type of impact without you!
This year we served
27,692
Students
323
Youth Leaders
82
Partners
58.26% Free/Reduced Lunch Eligible Students
“I feel Playworks is a great program to have in our school. My students often use skills/tools taught in Playworks in the classroom during the day. I love the program and the kids do too!”
– Classroom Teacher
According to our Annual Survey,
% of educators agree that Playworks helps…
increase the number of students that are
physically active
93%
students develop the skills to succeed in their learning community
89%
improve the school climate
88%
create an environment of belonging
93%
reduction in the number of disciplinary incidents
78%
create opportunities for inclusion of diverse groups of students
96%
Local highlight
This year, the Detroit Lions hosted kids from across Michigan for day of activity at Ford Field.
See the coverage here
