Updates

April 2, 2018

California PBIS Coalition Recognizes Orange County Playworks Schools ›

Congratulations Playworks Southern California partners on receiving statewide recognition from the California PBIS Coalition! Playworks is proud to have partnered with a special group of 2016-17 California Positive Behavioral Interventions…

April 2, 2018

Michelle Serrano Runs for Play in the Los Angeles Marathon ›

Playworks would like to highlight one of our 2018 LA Marathon Charity Challenge superstars: Michelle Serrano. Now in her twelfth year with Playworks, Michelle currently serves as the associate director…

March 13, 2018

Max Gallo Runs for Play in the Los Angeles Marathon ›

As the 2018 “Run For Play!” LA Marathon rapidly approaches, we caught up with Playworks program manager and past marathon participant, Max Gallo. A member of the Playworks team since…

March 5, 2018

AmeriCorps Coach Inspires Youth Leaders ›

Our Playworks AmeriCorps coaches make a positive impact every day at each of the schools we serve in Southern California. Coaches transform schools, engage communities, and inspire youth leaders. During…

November 30, 2017

Play Summit 2017 at Dodger Stadium ›

On November 15, Playworks hosted its inaugural Play Summit, a gathering of community members and education leaders to discuss the importance of play. In case you missed it, or if…

October 17, 2017

Goal! LA Galaxy Foundation Partners with Playworks Southern California ›

Playworks Southern California has partnered with the LA Galaxy Foundation for our 2017-2018 school year. To kick-off our partnership, the foundation demonstrated their support to Cesar Chavez Elementary School in…

October 16, 2017

Los Angeles Lakers and Spectrum Host Playworks Back-to-School Basketball Clinic ›

Lakers Community Relations and Spectrum hosted about 55 Playworks students from Cesar Chavez Elementary School in their Back-to-School Clinic at UCLA Health training center court on Monday, October 16th. The…

August 1, 2017

From the Playground to USC ›

After graduating from college, McKenna Griffith was searching for an opportunity where she could make an impact on students’ lives. She was interested in youth development and wanted to hone…

April 24, 2017

Playworks SoCal Celebrates National Volunteer Week 2017 ›

In recognition of National Volunteer Week, Playworks Southern California would like to thank all of our volunteer groups and individuals who give their time and talent to ensure that every…