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December 2, 2013
Playworks NY/NJ Adds New School ›
Playworks New York/New Jersey is pleased to welcome our 21st partner, the Quitman Street School in Newark, New Jersey. Coach Alesha Clayton joins Principal Glover to bring fun and safe…
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October 14, 2013
Meet Coach Makeda ›
This year Coach Makeda runs her program where she left off last year at PS 24 in Brooklyn, NY. PS 24 is in a predominantely hispanic community. In an effort…
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June 13, 2013
Introducing Our Newest Board Member ›
We are delighted to announce the newest addition to our Board of Directors, Karla Childers. Karla received her Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (IUPUI) in 2004. Upon graduation, she…
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June 13, 2013
Eight Teams Kicked so 10,000 Kids could Play ›
Kickball … Remember the feeling at recess when the pitcher rolled that big, red, bouncy ball your way? … Everyone’s eyes on are you, the suspense rapidly mounting, and then…POW!…
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June 13, 2013
The New York City Marathon and Playworks ›
The cheering crowds on the sidewalks of First Avenue, the thrill of running through all 5 boroughs in New York, to the joy of knowing months of hard running and…
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June 13, 2013
Partner in the Spotlight ›
Playworks Greater Newark/Greater New York would not be possible without the generous support of the philanthropic community in New Jersey and New York. One of our newest foundation partners for the…
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January 3, 2013
Corporate Partner Becomes an Official School Sponsor ›
Starting out as a one-room schoolhouse in 1721, The Bedford Village School/PS3 in Brooklyn is one of the largest and oldest continuously existing schools in New York, Since last year…
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January 3, 2013
Corporate Partner Becomes an Official School Sponsor ›
Starting out as a one-room schoolhouse in 1721, The Bedford Village School/PS3 in Brooklyn is one of the largest and oldest continuously existing schools in New York, Since last year…
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January 3, 2013
Coach’s Corner: Corey ›
Meet Corey, Playworks coach and dedicated mentor changing the world one recess at a time. Corey has been making a strong impression in PS 11 on and off the playground…
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January 3, 2013
Introducing Our Newest Board Member: Lauren Kelly ›
We are delighted to announce the newest addition to our Board of Directors, Lauren Kelly. Lauren is a motivated individual dedicated to the mission of Playworks and the belief that physical…