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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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November 30, 2018
PlayShop Shows How to Create a Safe and Healthy Recess ›
There’s nothing like seeing a great recess in action! And that’s just what happened as part of Playworks’ PlayShop at Eastman Avenue Elementary School on October 23. Sponsored by the…
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November 5, 2018
Playworks Southern California’s VIP Appreciation Event ›
Thank you for attending Playworks Southern California’s VIP Appreciation Event at the Porsche Experience Center. Nearly 40 enthusiastic and active guests came to play and had fun riding on the…
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November 2, 2018
Everyone Gets in the Game ›
Our Playworks AmeriCorps coaches are dedicated to bringing out the best in every kid at each of the schools we serve in Southern California. Coaches help build a culture of…
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October 18, 2018
Playworks Southern California Hosted Play Day with the Stars ›
Playworks Southern California hosted Play Day with the Stars at Griffin Avenue Elementary School. American actor Harold Perrineau best-known for his roles in “Lost” and “Oz” , two-time NBA All-Star Baron Davis, rapper Jake Miller, American actress Logan Browning best-known…
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September 6, 2018
Playworks SoCal Partners with Orange County Community Foundation ›
Playworks SoCal Partners with Orange County Community Foundation to Host Igniting Potential: A Giving Day to Support the Youth of Orange County CARSON, California—September 12, 2018. Playworks Southern California will partner…