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February 5, 2019
A Confidence Game for Girls: Coach Lahni Leads the Way ›
When you grow up playing sports with your four brothers, you learn to be tough. At least that’s the way it worked out for Alondra Almeida, a third-year Playworks AmeriCorps…
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February 5, 2019
A Day to Play and Break Barriers for Girls in Sports ›
“Today I got to hang in a world where Rock Paper Scissors solves all and Fortnite dances are the new hello,” stated Meagan Kong, professional dancer/athlete and Adidas ambassador, in an Instagram post…
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February 4, 2019
The Playworks SoCal Team Unites on a Day of Service ›
Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches serve their communities every time they step onto a school playground, so you’d think they’d grab the chance to take a holiday off. But instead, dozens of…
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January 25, 2019
Playworks SoCal Announces Leadership Changes ›
Existing Executive Director Stepping Down, Associate Director Named Interim Executive Director LaVal Brewer has announced that he is stepping down from his role as Executive Director of Playworks Southern California.…
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January 23, 2019
From Skeptics to Believers: The Magic of Recess Reboot ›
A 4th grader who never smiled. A 5th grader who played kickball every recess but never allowed other kids to kick and run the bases. And two boys who got…
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January 23, 2019
More Than 350 Girls Played Basketball and Gained Self-Confidence ›
Playworks Southern California has just completed our first league for the 2018–2019 school year, and it included more than 350 girls from inner-city schools across LA County and Orange County…
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January 2, 2019
Playworks Named 2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit ›
Playworks is proud to receive the 2018 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. “Playworks is a great example of a nonprofit making a…
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December 28, 2018
Recess Reboot: Four Days to Creating a Culture of Positive Play ›
Sometimes there’s something even better than a “win-win.” In the case of Playworks’ Recess Reboot at Griffin Avenue Elementary School, it’s more a case of a win-win-win. As part of…
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December 21, 2018
AEG Community Foundation Awards Playworks an Additional $25,000 Grant ›
AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, today announced that Playworks, a national nonprofit that supports learning and physical health by providing safe and inclusive play to low-income…