John,

I’m delighted to share with you an update on Playworks’ impact. Over the past school year, our programs have reached thousands of students nationwide, fostering supportive play environments, increasing physical activity levels, cultivating connections, and supporting students with building and practicing vital skills, such as conflict resolution and empathy.

As a valued member of the Playworks community, you have made a significant impact, prioritizing play and fostering meaningful change - truly making a real difference in the lives of students and educators.

With the help of supporters like you, in the 2023-2024 school year we:

• Reached 638,664 Kids
• Trained 5,998 Youth Leaders
• Partnered with 1,413 Schools and Community-Based Organizations

“I love the structure and consistency that Playworks promotes. My students know where our assigned location spot is. They can lead the games themselves. I love the way my students have turned into responsible school citizens.” - Classroom Teacher

A few exciting results from our most recent annual survey:

• 94% of educators reported Playworks increases the number of students that are physically active
• 94% of educators reported Playworks helps students develop the skills to succeed in their learning community.
• 93% of educators reported that Playworks helps improve the school climate

Explore the full 2023-24 school year report to see the incredible impact we’ve made, thanks to community members like you! Your support is transforming lives and fostering positive change in our schools.

Play on,
Elizabeth Cushing
CEO
Playworks