Updates
February 9, 2016
Playworks Honored as Top-Rated Nonprofit ›
Playworks is proud to be a recipient of the 2015 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. “We are excited to be named a…
March 5, 2015
The Power of Playworks ›
When the returning AmeriCorps members told how much growth we would see in the kids that we will be working with this year, I believed them. I could see the…
March 5, 2015
Celebrating AmeriCorps Week ›
We had a great amount of interest in the Junior Coach Leadership Program at my school this year, which made it easy to select 15 students to participate. I try to…
December 22, 2014
Playworks NC Featured in News & Observer ›
Kids—and administrators—embrace organized fun of Playworks BY CORBIE HILL 12/22/14 It’s a cold day in Durham, and Cristal Simon’s fourth-grade class at Glenn Elementary is coming to the close of…
October 28, 2014
Jerry’s Success On (and Off) the Soccer Field ›
One of my favorite components of the Playworks program is the youth developmental sports leagues. It is a wonderful opportunity to connect with students, help them develop confidence, watch…
September 16, 2014
Playworks North Carolina Impacts Charlotte-Mecklenburg Elementary Schools ›
Playworks North Carolina is excited to have expanded to Charlotte through ‘Playworks Training.’ Playworks will provide expert professional development to adult educators at 26 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Elementary Schools to create a…
September 15, 2014
Playworks North Carolina AmeriCorps Members Kick Off Year of Service ›
Playworks North Carolina is proud to announce that we have been awarded the AmeriCorps State Formula grant for the 2014-2015 school year by the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and…
September 11, 2014
Playworks North Carolina Grows to 20 Schools! ›
As we begin for our fourth school year, we are excited to continue our strong partnership in Durham and Wake Counties, serving a combined total of 20 schools and approximately…
September 10, 2014
Oak Foundation and Playworks partner to create a safe learning community ›
Playworks NC would like to recognize Oak Foundation for its support of Playworks' efforts to increase children’s levels of physical activity, develop leadership and workforce skills, and create a safe and…