Updates
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October 29, 2012
Changemakers’ Night Featuring Jill Vialet ›
Join us November 9 for an evening of inspiration with our own Playworks' CEO/Founder Jill Vialet, KIVA co-founder Matt Flannery & Craig Kielburger, co-founder of Free the Children. More information…
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August 24, 2012
Play Works for Employees ›
For the second year in a row, Oregon Business magazine has named Playworks Portland one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon. The list is compiled to…
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August 15, 2012
Grant Supports Pacific Northwest Initative ›
Playworks Portland is excited to celebrate a $225,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente Northwest’s Community Benefit Program to further Playworks’ goal of increasing opportunities for safe, meaningful play and physical activity.…
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June 20, 2012
Join us for a discussion on the importance of play for kids ›
Join Multnomah County Chair Jeff Cogen, Commissioner Deborah Kafoury and Playworks Founder/CEO, Jill Vialet for a discussion on the importance of play and physical activity on the well-being, health and…
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June 20, 2012
Playworks President and COO Elizabeth Cushing to Speak at City Club Event ›
Join City Club and Fight Against Sex Trafficking on June 21, when speaker Elizabeth Cushing, President and COO of Playworks, will speak about school bullying and its harmful consequences. Next,…
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May 8, 2012
Coach Ed is Portland program coordinator of the month ›
Congratulations to Coach Ed, our program coordinator of the month! If Ed and his program had to be described in one word, it would be ‘solid.’ Ed is consistently playing…
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April 12, 2012
Coach Jory is Portland’s Program Coordinator of the Month ›
Congratulations to Coach Jory, our Portland Program Coordinator of the Month. Coming into this year as a returning coach, Jory was determined to bring his program to the next level,…
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March 8, 2012
Win a Free Day of Recess for your Office ›
Struggling economy and winter blues affecting team morale? Looking to kickstart a new wellness program? Ready to celebrate a recent team success in a fun and engaging day? Searching for…
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March 5, 2012
Coach Katie Rocks Portland ›
Congratulations to our February Portland Program Coordinator of the Month, Coach Katie! Every day at Rigler Elementary, Coach Katie is a force of play. She runs six class game times, four…