Dear John,
In communities across the country, our Playworks teams are busy kicking off another school year and bringing play to thousands of students. From teaching new games and setting up playgrounds to training school staff on how to infuse more play into the school day, there is so much exciting work to be done.
But this year comes with an extra reason to celebrate: Playworks has been awarded a $10 million, five-year grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
This transformative funding will help us grow programs that use play to nurture essential character traits like teamwork, empathy, and perseverance, all of which are skills that last well beyond the playground. With Lilly’s support, we’ll reach more schools and educators, creating joyful, play-filled spaces where every child can thrive.
Here’s to a school year filled with play, growth, and possibility!
Play on,
Elizabeth Cushing
CEO
Playworks