New England
January 17, 2017
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 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
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…
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…
December 20, 2016
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 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 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 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.…
October 25, 2016
Boston, MA—October 25,2016—“Playworks Massachusetts has been awarded a grant of $150,000 by the Boston Foundation,” Jonathan Gay, regional executive director, said today. According to Jonathan, the grant will be used to…