Updates
November 21, 2014
Soiree for Play at Greenwich Project NYC ›
Please join us for the Playworks New York / New Jersey 2nd Annual Soirée for Play February 2015 – more details to follow! Greenwich Project 47 West 8th Street, NYC Hosted…
September 2, 2014
Run the 2014 TCS NYC Marathon! ›
We are proud to announce that Playworks NY/NJ will be representing Playworks once again as a community charity partner in the 2014 NYC TCS Marathon November 2, 2014! This year marks the second year…
August 25, 2014
Introducing Program Manager Tashan Kilkenny ›
Tashan Kilkenny is the newest addition to the Program team for Playworks New York/New Jersey. Prior to this position, Tashan served as a Playworks Corps Member in Brooklyn, New York. Tashan worked at Oasis in Central Park summer…
August 25, 2014
Introducing Program Director Shelly Wilson ›
Shelly Wilson joins our movement to bring out the best in every kid as the New York/New Jersey Program Director! Shelly comes to Playworks with extensive experience operating and supporting after-school programs throughout the…
February 27, 2014
Melba Fidalgo Promoted to Development Associate ›
We are excited to announce the promotion of Melba Fidalgo to development associate for Playworks New York/New Jersey. Melba previously served as Program Associate for the region, assisting and partnering…
February 27, 2014
Snowed in? ›
Since the weather has been so cold and snowy this winter, it’s difficult for the kids to go outside and play. Triangle tag is a game that can be played indoors to…
February 27, 2014
Meet Coach Brandi ›
Brandi Parker is in her first year as coach at a B.R.I.C.K Peshine Elementary School in Newark, NJ. Brandi has five years of Playworks experience running through her bones. In Brandi's time as Program Coordinator at B.R.I.C.K Peshine,…
February 27, 2014
Meet Coach Asha ›
Coach Asha is a coach at PS 446 in Brooklyn. Coach Asha currently runs an informal Junior Coach program with her 3rd graders. The program is generally for 4th and 5th graders but Coach Asha felt that it was very…
February 8, 2014
Playworks presents at the NYCESPA Convention ›
On February 8, 2014 Playworks will be presenting Revolutionizing Recess: How to stop playground chaos and turn physical activity into a transformative educational tool at the 81st New York City Elementary School Principals…
January 6, 2014
Welcome our new Executive Director! ›
Playworks New York/New Jersey is thrilled to announce the recent addition of Executive Director Kim McCall! A California transplant who now calls New York City home, Kim brings more than…