Southern California
April 12, 2012
Darlene Kiyan, executive director of Playworks Los Angeles, believes she knows what doesn’t attract would-be employees. “They don’t come here for the pay or the benefits,” said Kiyan, whose organization…
April 11, 2012
It was the biggest event thus far for Playworks Southern California! It’s our annual Junior Coach Conference. Four hundred fifth grade leaders united at South Coast City Soccer, in which…
March 8, 2012
Get ready to get your game on and kick it around with your colleagues. Playworks brings you back to the playground and your childhood as we raise funds to enhance…
January 11, 2012
Of all the great things Playworks has implemented into a school filled with 1200 students; one story, in particular, personifies Playworks’ mission and the reason we are increasing in size…
October 7, 2011
It was the first week of school at 6th Avenue Elementary in Los Angeles, California! The sun was beaming down on the massive schoolyard and every student from Pre-Kindergarten to…
Martha is an energetic fifth grader with a contagious smile and a love for play. At most recesses you will find her dribbling a basketball and honing her defensive skills…
Playworks Los Angeles had a fantastic pre-service this year. We on-boarded 22 Coaches and they are back in action at 21 schools. You might ask, what is pre-service? It is…
April 27, 2011
Support kids in Los Angeles Build your team and network Entertainment, food and drink Date: Friday, June 17, 2011Time: 3 – 7 pmLocation: Kenneth Hahn Soccer Fields, 5401 S. Fairfax Ave.,…
July 28, 2010
The 1st Annual Playworks Corporate Kickball Tournament was held on June 4th at Cheviot Hills Park and was a huge success! There were over 100 participants from 7 corporate teams:…