Updates

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Giving Day is Sep 12
Giving Day is Sep 12

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…