Updates

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…

September 4, 2018

Playworks Southern California Impact Report 2017-2018 ›

Playworks Southern California is pleased to present this impact report highlighting our programs and services during the 2017-18 school year! For more information, please contact Diane Santana at diane.santana@playworks.org. For partnership…

July 13, 2018

Kickball Tournament Raises Awareness and Support for Innovative Children’s Play ›

Eight local businesses participated in Seventh Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament raising $20,000 to help Playworks SoCal bring safe and healthy play to elementary schools. Los Angeles, CA–June 21, 2018– Playworks…