Playworks

Org #4944

1996

year founded

$18,218

raised on GlobalGiving

12

years fundraising

3

projects funded

* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

To improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play. We improve school climates, rescue recess and help regain lost teaching time.

Projects (3)

United States / Education

Improve Outcomes for Pacific NW Kids through Play

funded

United States / Education

Activating Empathy Through Play - Silicon Valley

funded

United States / Education

Playworks National: Powering Play Across America

funded

Project Leaders

Team

Elizabeth Cushing, Michael Chae, Asia Wisecarver, Edith Hong, Kerryann Tomlinson, Jon Gay, Jo Yocum, Michelle Serrano, Tami Horton, Maura Stine, Ivy Olesh, Jennette Classen, Kyle DeRoos, Beth Eisen, Katie Edwards

Organization Information

http://www.playworks.org

380 Washington St
Oakland, CA 94607
United States

(503) 928-8686

Organization Information

http://www.playworks.org

380 Washington St
Oakland, CA 94607
United States

(503) 928-8686

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Sep 4, 2019

Playworks Report

For 23 years Playworks has helped kids thrive at school. We have demonstrated the transformative power of play for developing important life skills, creating positive school environments, and...

Aug 27, 2019

Let's Play Rugby!

In partnership with Play Rugby USA, Playworks Silicon Valley hosted a flurry of Rugby Jamborees throughout the South Bay Area. For many children, this was their first time playing Rugby and...

May 30, 2019

Dedication to our School Communities

Each Spring, our AmeriCorps coaches hold an event focused on addressing a need in their school community. They work with their principal and other school staff to identify the need, and then...