Updates

January 26, 2017

More Play Means More Physical Activity and Learning for Rhode Island Kids ›

PROVIDENCE, RI (January 26, 2017) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), Playworks New England and the Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition (RIHSC) announced today an expanded…

January 17, 2017

Introducing Playworks New England ›

Remember recess? It’s changed! And, so has Playworks Massachusetts. The regional nonprofit that serves 35,000 Massachusetts youth is expanding to Playworks New England, extending its programs and services to elementary…

January 13, 2017

Coach Colin Makes Excellent Happen ›

Coach Colin is a first-year AmeriCorps program coordinator at Mendell Elementary School in Roxbury. He is a natural Playworks coach and has an immense commitment to making a difference in…

January 4, 2017

Playworks Massachusetts’ Most Valuable Player of the Month: Mr. Carlos ›

Mr. Carlos is a rockstar lunch and bus monitor who supports Coach Molly at Gardner Pilot Academy in Allston. Mr. Carlos takes an active role in recess alongside the students at Gardner Pilot…

January 4, 2017

Most Valuable Player of the Month: Mr. Donovan ›

Mr. Donovan is the assistant principal at Baker School in Brockton who supports Playworks Site Coordinator DC. Mr. Donovan takes an active role in recess, working alongside DC as Baker School's…

December 20, 2016

Junior Coach Amalia Makes Excellent Happen ›

Junior Coach Amalia attends Mendell Elementary School in Roxbury and works with Playworks Coach Collin. Amalia is an incredible leader who consistently upholds Playworks' core values. She always comes to Junior…

December 16, 2016

Coach Kaitlynn Makes Excellent Happen ›

Coach Kaitlynn is a first-year Jesuit Volunteer Corps Program Coordinator at Manning Elementary School in Jamaica Plain. This year, Coach Kaitlynn has helped build a positive, fun, and supportive school…

December 5, 2016

Junior Coach Brady Makes Excellent Happen ›

Junior Coach Brady attends Congdon Elementary School in New Bedford and works with Site Coordinator Caitlin. Brady is a natural born leader who consistently upholds Playworks' core values. He's always…

November 4, 2016

Coach Vanessa Makes Excellent Happen ›

Coach Vanessa is a returning program coordinator who is no stranger to the mission and values of Playworks. Coach Vanessa is the Playworks Coach at Leahy Elementary School in Lawrence.…