Playworks
TOP-RATED 2012
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Target demographics: Direct service: low-income elementary schools
Training: all schools and youth organizations
Direct beneficiaries per year: 130,000 directly
Geographic areas served: We serve low-income schools in urban cities around the country through our direct service program. Playworks Training provides training and technical service to adults who work with schools around the country.
Mission:
To improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
Results:
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Scott G
06/28/12
The philosphy behind Playworks is to build a culture of play for children everywhere. The value of learning how structured play positively impacts kids is clear and the opportunity to teach them how to resolve conflicts is a life long lesson. I have been volunteering at a local school for years ...
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tamurray84
06/28/12
I have seen the impact Playworks has on the playground and it's truly phenomenal. Their staff are upbeat and passionate about working with kids, and it translates into kids with good attitudes and lots of healthy physical activity. They're growing fast and smart. And I love how they figured out how ...
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