Playworks

📍 Oakland, United States🗓 Founded 1996👥 677 employees💰 Last funded Jan 2019
At Playworks we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are changing school climate by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day. We create a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. We partner with schools, districts, and after-school programs to provide a service or mix of services including on-site coaches, professional training for school staff who support recess, and consultative partnerships. Playworks’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.​ Today, Playworks is the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children’s social and emotional health. Playworks currently serves more than 1,200 schools across the United States and reaches more than 700,000 students directly and through professional training services. http://2020.playworks.org/#play-movement
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1996
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United States
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Investor activity1996–2019 · investors recorded per year
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in Playworks?
Playworks has 3 investors on record on gritt.io, including 1 early-stage backers.
When did Playworks last raise funding?
The most recent investment in Playworks recorded on gritt.io was in January 2019.
When was Playworks founded?
Playworks was founded in 1996.
What industry is Playworks in?
Playworks operates in Non-profit Organizations. Find similar Non-profit Organizations investors on gritt.io.
Where is Playworks based?
Playworks is headquartered in Oakland, United States.