Dear John,
As the warmth of summer approaches, let’s celebrate the importance of play and the joy it brings all of us. On this special day, I want to share some reflections and inspiring stories about how the power of play connects us all.
During the 2023-2024 school year, we had the honor of supporting 609,560 students in 1,370 schools and community based organizations across the country. Our partners and Playworkers spent another school year bringing their exuberant energy to play alongside students, fostering environments where children feel supported, active, and connected.
“Our students love recess time more now than ever,” said a principal at a Playworks school. “Our Junior Coaches are developing in confidence and leadership.”
But our journey is far from finished. As we continue towards our goal of ensuring every kid in America plays every day, we are developing innovative new ways to bring play to new communities. We’re expanding our digital learning and widening our reach with community-based organizations, which will allow us to make our practices accessible to even more adults who uplift kids.
Today, and every day, we are proud to have you on our team.
Play on,
Elizabeth Cushing
CEO
Playworks
