Pacific Northwest
February 26, 2014
On Thursday, February 27, 2014 Playworks will be presenting Powerful Play: How Recess Can Improve School Climate at 3 pm at the 12th Annual NorthWest PBIS Conference at the Red Lion Inn on the River…
February 20, 2014
We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. For all our friends, supporters, and believers, you can help create a place on the…
January 13, 2014
Playworks is proud to be a 2014 Stand Together featured partner alongside eight other great Portland area nonprofits. Beginning this month, Playworks and the Portland Timbers and Thorns FC in partnership…
December 10, 2013
Playworks Pacific Northwest kicked off the new season of our girls basketball league this year with our annual extravaganza at the University of Portland campus. The event was a great…
December 9, 2013
Last school year, Ardmore Elementary School received a Playworks Recess Implementation training to make their playground and recess more inclusive and respectful — a place where every kid would belong.…
For the fifth year, Oregon Business showcased exemplary nonprofit workplaces on their 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon project. More than 5,000 employees and volunteers from 159 nonprofits…
Portland Monthly Magazine recognized Playworks in their 2013 Light a Fire Awards. The annual awards ceremony is a celebration honoring the individuals and organizations who make Portland more prosperous, beautiful,…
November 17, 2013
Playworks was awarded $20,000 from the Nike Employee Grant Fund. The support from Nike and their employees will help Playworks continue to reach kids in the community through programming. This…
September 25, 2013
Playworks Pacific Northwest is excited to celebrate two more years of support and a total of $400,000 from Kaiser Permanente Northwest’s Community Benefit Program and their initiative for Thriving Schools to further…
