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Playworks Michigan Announces Coalition for Michigan Schoolchildren's Right to Play

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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b'DETROIT, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Playworks Michigan , a nonprofit affiliate working to keep kids active and healthy through play and recess, announced the convening of a new coalition to raise awareness about recess in schools and support statewide advocacy for increased access to recess and opportunities for play in Michigan schools.

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  • b'DETROIT, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Playworks Michigan , a nonprofit affiliate working to keep kids active and healthy through play and recess, announced the convening of a new coalition to raise awareness about recess in schools and support statewide advocacy for increased access to recess and opportunities for play in Michigan schools.
  • The Coalition for Michigan Schoolchildren\'s Right to Play will support access to safe and healthy play every day at school to positively impact children\'s physical, social, and emotional development.\n"Following the recent online and in-person learning changes throughout the pandemic, curriculum is being reshaped for the fall," said Paul Liabenow, Executive Director of the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principal\'s Association.
  • "\nThe Coalition is made up of more than 20 members including:\nThere are currently no guidelines requiring Michigan schools to provide recess time nor are there any stipulations to prevent schools from removing recess.
  • This is particularly concerning when 30.6 percent of children in Michigan are considered either overweight or obese.\nThe mission of the Coalition for Michigan Schoolchildren\'s Right to Play is to ensure that every elementary student in the State of Michigan has increased access to play and recess as a part of their school day.\nThrough the support of the Michigan Health Endowment Fund , Playworks Michigan serves as the convener of this incredibly important coalition of civic, educational, and business leaders.\n'

AEG Community Foundation Awards Playworks $25,000

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Friday, December 20, 2019
Other Philanthropy, General Sports, Sports, General Entertainment, Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Foundation, Entertainment, Non-profit organizations based in California, Playworks, Companies, AEG, Tools, Community foundation, Foundation, Industries

AEG, the worlds leading sports and live entertainment company, today announced that Playworks, a national nonprofit that supports learning and physical health by providing safe and inclusive play to low-income students in urban schools, has been awarded $25,000 from the AEG Community Foundation as the winner of the 2019 #SpreadCheer Challenge.

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  • AEG, the worlds leading sports and live entertainment company, today announced that Playworks, a national nonprofit that supports learning and physical health by providing safe and inclusive play to low-income students in urban schools, has been awarded $25,000 from the AEG Community Foundation as the winner of the 2019 #SpreadCheer Challenge.
  • Playworks previously won the 2018 #SpreadCheer Challenge to receive an additional $25,000 grant from the AEG Community Foundation, in addition to its initial $25,000 grant from the Foundations first grant cycle.
  • We are thrilled to be the winners of this years #SpreadCheer Challenge and to receive $25,000 from our invaluable partner and community collaborator, the AEG Community Foundation, said Celeste Soto, Director of Development, Playworks.
  • To find out more about AEG 1Community and the AEG Community Foundation, click here .

The AEG Community Foundation Launches Social Media Campaign #SpreadCheer Challenge to Kick Off AEG’s 2019 Annual Season of Giving

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Monday, November 18, 2019
Entertainment, Social media, Philanthropy, Technology, General Entertainment, Other Communications, Fund Raising, Foundation, Public relations, Investor relations, Marketing, Communications, Other Technology, Other Philanthropy, Companies, Non-profit organizations based in California, Playworks, Tools, AEG, Machines

In celebration of its annual Season of Giving initiative, AEG, the worlds leading sports and live entertainment company, and the AEG Community Foundation today launched the 2019 #SpreadCheer Challenge , a social media campaign that will provide three charities -- Boys & Girls Clubs of America , Playworks and Special Olympics USA -- with an opportunity to earn $25,000 from the AEG Community Foundation .

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  • In celebration of its annual Season of Giving initiative, AEG, the worlds leading sports and live entertainment company, and the AEG Community Foundation today launched the 2019 #SpreadCheer Challenge , a social media campaign that will provide three charities -- Boys & Girls Clubs of America , Playworks and Special Olympics USA -- with an opportunity to earn $25,000 from the AEG Community Foundation .
  • At AEG we pride ourselves on supporting our community partners throughout the year and shining a spotlight during the holiday season on the important work they do, said Martha Saucedo, Executive Vice President, External Affairs, AEG.
  • The AEG Community Foundation is excited to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Playworks and Special Olympics USA to engage audiences and raise awareness about these organizations through a fun and entertaining game challenge.
  • To find out more about AEG 1Community and the AEG Community Foundation, click here .

Google's Be Internet Awesome Joins Playworks' Campaign, Real Players Don't Bully, to Prevent Bullying and Promote Kindness in Elementary Schools Nationwide

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Abuse, Social issues, Human behavior, Behavior, Bullying, Cybercrime, Persecution, Cyberbullying, Playworks

Further, teachers report that cyberbullying is their #1 safety concern in their classrooms according to a recent Google survey .

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  • Further, teachers report that cyberbullying is their #1 safety concern in their classrooms according to a recent Google survey .
  • The campaign will feature a series of events with elementary school students around the country in promotion of the Real Players Don't Bully campaign .
  • We're proud to partner with Google's Be Internet Awesome to bring this campaign to kids nationwide."
  • In Playworks schools last school year, 85% of staff report fewer incidents of bullying with Playworks.

Santander Bank Launches "Red Card Against Bullying" Campaign in Partnership with New England Revolution and Playworks

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Monday, August 19, 2019
Santander Group, Companies, Banco Santander, Santander UK, Santander Bank, Santander México, Santander, Spain, Playworks, Santander

Beginning with the August 24 New England Revolution match against the Chicago Fire, Santander will donate $1,000 for each Revolution assist recorded through the remainder of the 2019 season.

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  • Beginning with the August 24 New England Revolution match against the Chicago Fire, Santander will donate $1,000 for each Revolution assist recorded through the remainder of the 2019 season.
  • "We're proud to partner with the New England Revolution and Playworks on our Red Card Against Bullying campaign to help raise awareness for those affected by such a pervasive issue and encourage positive change in communities across New England."
  • Santander Bank is proud to serve as the Official Bank of the New England Revolution, now playing its 24th season.
  • It is overseen by Santander Holdings USA, Inc., Banco Santander's intermediate holding company in the U.S. For more information on Santander Bank, please visit www.santanderbank.com .

Vala Capital Completes £2m Strategic Investment in PlayWorks

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Economy, Computer languages, Computer programming, Library automation, Vala, Investment fund, Playworks

LONDON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayWorks has closed an initial 2m funding round led by Vala Capital, a European VC that backs high growth companies across a range of sectors.

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  • LONDON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayWorks has closed an initial 2m funding round led by Vala Capital, a European VC that backs high growth companies across a range of sectors.
  • The PlayWorks investment is one of several that Vala has made in recent months from its inaugural fund.
  • "PlayWorks is honored to be part of the select group of companies supported by Vala Capital," said Jonathan Boltax, PlayWorks' Chief Executive Officer.
  • Vala Capital is a fast-growing European VC managing assets across regulated and alternative investment funds.

Vala Capital Completes £2m Strategic Investment in PlayWorks

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Economy, Computer languages, Computer programming, Library automation, Vala, Investment fund, Playworks

LONDON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayWorks has closed an initial 2m funding round led by Vala Capital, a European VC that backs high growth companies across a range of sectors.

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  • LONDON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayWorks has closed an initial 2m funding round led by Vala Capital, a European VC that backs high growth companies across a range of sectors.
  • The PlayWorks investment is one of several that Vala has made in recent months from its inaugural fund.
  • "PlayWorks is honored to be part of the select group of companies supported by Vala Capital," said Jonathan Boltax, PlayWorks' Chief Executive Officer.
  • Vala Capital is a fast-growing European VC managing assets across regulated and alternative investment funds.