Playworks New England Hosts Art & Play Soiree

On March 12, Playworks New England, part of a national organization leveraging the power of play to transform children’s physical and emotional well-being, celebrated play at the nonprofit’s Art & Play Soiree. The event, hosted by the Pucker Gallery, brought the national and regional Playworks teams together for an evening of conversation about the value of play. During the speaking program, guests heard from two Playworks coaches about how play is positively impacting kids in New England communities each day.

Through direct-service coaching of youth and providing training and consultation for adults working with kids, Playworks New England partners with elementary schools, districts, and community-based organizations to bring games and youth development practices that support academic readiness and motivation. This school year, the organization is ensuring more than 67,000 youth across New England experience safe and healthy play during and beyond the school day. Since 2014, the New Balance Foundation has helped to accelerate the health and well-being of children alongside Playworks New England and is the nonprofit’s premier movement building partner. For more information, visit: www.playworks.org/newengland.