About Playworks Pennsylvania
All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Meet Playworks Pennsylvania
Founded in 1996, Playworks expanded to Pennsylvania in 2010. Playworks Pennsylvania serves low-income schools across Philadelphia through our year-round, on-site support services. We’re also reaching thousands more students across Pennsylvania through professional development workshops for schools and youth organizations.
Our Core Values
Meet Our People
February 6, 2023
Charles Hopkins ›
Charles, or Chuck as he prefers, is a fun-loving, active who’s personality is as big as his voice. With over 10 years of management experience and over 4 years of coaching Youth Football, Chuck decided to take his high ability…
December 2, 2022
Pamela Martinez ›
Pam Martinez is a dedicated youth development and physical activity advocate. She studied Exercise and Sport Science and graduated with a Bachelor’s at Temple University in 2015. Since, Pam has grown into her career by holding many positions here at…
December 2, 2022
Corrie O’Neil ›
Corrie O’Neil, better known as Coco, has been a member of the Playworks PA team for almost a decade. As an AmeriCorps coach, Program Manager, Training and Partnerships Manager, Corrie has had the opportunity to witness the power of play…