Updates
September 24, 2015
Playworks Gets Fit with the Golden State Warriors in Oakland ›
On September 23, the 2015 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, Kaiser Permanente and learning and physical-health nonprofit Playworks visited Oakland’s Lincoln Elementary School for a Get Fit Time-Out to stress…
August 17, 2015
Pasta Pomodoro Community Fundraising Program ›
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July 21, 2015
Welcome to Our New Program Manager David Sanchez ›
Hello everyone! I began my time with Playworks San Francisco in 2012 as our flex coordinator, entrusted with spreading best practices to coaches throughout the region. I soon transitioned to…
March 6, 2015
Celebrating AmeriCorps Coach Kim ›
This week at Playworks, we're celebrating AmeriCorps Week by appreciating our amazing AmeriCorps coaches. Here's a story showcasing one of our first-year AmeriCorps coaches, Coach Kim. Coach Kim is an…
March 3, 2015
Jonathan Gets in the Game ›
Jonathan, a quiet and shy 4th grader, never played at recess. Through the gentle persistance of Coach Lisa, Jonathan eventually broke out of his shell and now plays four-square everyday!
January 30, 2015
Journal of School Health Confirms the Postive Impact of Playworks ›
This study found that Playworks led to a fundamental positive shift in students’ experiences at school which is linked to favorable student outcomes, from attendance to achievement. Significant changes happened in…
December 17, 2014
Why We Play ›
Playworks is the leading nonprofit leveraging the power of play to support and improve children's physical and emotional health. Focusing on recess, Playworks programs provide an opportunity for every student…
October 30, 2014
Playworks Northern California Wins $100,000 Prize ›
Playworks Northern California was named a winner of an online grant competition hosted by The David and Lucile Packard Foundation and Ashoka Changemakers. The Building Vibrant Communities: Activating Empathy to…