The New Balance Foundation has signed a national partnership agreement with Playworks, supporting our work nationwide and helping us expand the power of play. New Balance has worked as a local partner…
https://www.playworks.org/news/new-balance-steps-up-as-partner-in-play/>
Playworks students from San Lorenzo’s Bay Elementary and San Francisco’s Lakeshore Elementary traveled to the Rakuten Performance Center on March 11 for a special Get Fit program. This program, in partnership with Kaiser Permanente and…
https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/2019/03/19/playworks-students-get-fit-while-celebrating-generation-thrive/>
Coach Jolley is a second year AmeriCorps member and coach at Midvale Elementary in the Canyons district. In her spare time, she plays professional football and is training to be a…
https://www.playworks.org/utah/2013/12/11/amanda-jolley-americorps-coach-of-the-month/>
In one word, how would your friends, family, or colleagues describe you? Hardworking. When, where and what was the first place you ever participated as a volunteer? I had…
https://www.playworks.org/utah/2018/04/05/playworks-volunteer-interview-andrew-busath/>
A Playful Forum exploring the power of play in education Rethinking Recess: Why students need active play to achieveThursday, May 17, 2012, 5:30-8:00pm Minneapolis Central Library 300 Nicollett Mall – Downtown…
https://www.playworks.org/minnesota/2012/04/13/rethinking-recess-why-students-need-active-play-to-achieve/>
Principal Michael Aaronian, a former PE teacher, knows that play impacts not just physical activity, but also social development, emotional safety, and academic engagement. Playworks can help you start with recess to strengthen…
https://www.playworks.org/video/principal-aaronian-why-play-at-school/>
Corporate Group Volunteer Inquiry Engage your team. Playworks can turn your employees into community game-changers. We facilitate custom volunteer engagements ranging from Play Days in local schools to playspace transformations. Our expert and energetic…
https://www.playworks.org/get-involved/partner/corporate-partnerships/corp-group-volunteer/>
Playworks Founder and CEO, Jill Vialet stopped by the Rose City and gave out High-Fives at the Portland Office Open House and gave an inspiring speech at Changemakers’ Night about…
https://www.playworks.org/pacific-northwest/2012/12/19/jills-visit-and-playworks-open-house-2/>
Thank you to the 20 teams that participated in Playworks’ Corporate Kickball Tournament this year. The event was a resounding success and we could not have done it without all…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/join-us-for-the-tenth-annual-corporate-kickball-tournament/>