Playtime Project

Vote for your favorite design to support Playtime kids! Each shows the Playtime kid in our logo in a resilience-themed costume submitted by Playtime volunteers, staff & friends. $5 casts one vote. Winner receives a fun gift bag! Vote at bit.ly/vote4PK #playforall

This week, #NLIHC's Vice President of Field Strategy & Innovation, Ramina Davidson, will join fellow panelists in hosting "Challenging the Criminalization of Homelessness: Perspectives from National, State, and Local Advocates." Learn more about this session at #NLADA25: ow.ly/FQJl50Xi8pk

How can YOU help raise $75K for Playtime kids? Become a Play Ambassador! Simply amplify Playtime content, asking friends & family to donate & share. Info session: 10/29, 1 pm or 8 pm. Email development@playtimeproject.org for the link #PlayEquity #VolunteerWithUs #remotevolunteer

Don't miss out on tomorrow's online Volunteer Orientation/Training from 6-8 pm. Email sofiyah@playtimeproject.org for the link. We're excited to share how you can use your free time to make a real difference in Playtime children's lives! #volunteerwithus #dmvvolunteeropportunity

Friends outside of DC, we need your help. We have no vote in Congress, yet some people in Congress want to write our laws AND they want DC to lock people up for being homeless. Tell Congress NO. votervoice.net/NHLC/campaigns…

#Cozyseason is here & so are cozy #literacy PlayKits for Playtime kids! These special kits contain 3 books, hot cocoa, pancake mix, tissues, fuzzy socks, & lotion, perfect for a fall day! How can you contribute? Donate items off our wishlist: bit.ly/playtimeregist… #PlayForAll

The federal law enforcement surge is not keeping us safe, it's making people fearful to be outside. For people who have no choice but to be outside, it is particularly scary. Unhoused people are being targeted and harassed *because* they have no homes, no other reason.

Looking for a relaxing time with old & new friends? We had fun at Playtime's last event at Pop, Scoops & Dough. Join us for the next one to celebrate #NationalLazyDay. Bring a chair or blanket to Gravelly Point Park, Aug 15, 6-8 pm #gravellypointpark✈️ #volunteerappreciation

Will you help us fill 245 backpacks with school supplies, making sure Playtime children go back to school prepared for success? Donate to cover the cost of supplies at bit.ly/B2Sfunds2025 #BackToSchool #schoolsupplydrive

Please take action before Mon, July 14! Ask the DC Council to oppose the mayor's plan to send families back into congregate shelters, reject further harm to RRH families, & invest in housing vouchers that end #homelessness for DC's lowest-income residents! @WashLegalClinic

We are always impressed by the creativity and talent of Playtime children. These spring-themed finger paintings from one of our school-based program sites would put anyone in a good mood! 🌞🌻 #PlayForAll #PlayEquity #playtimeproject #playmatters #fingerpainting #playprogram

McKinney-Vento grants help to make sure students experiencing homelessness get an education. They are at risk of being eliminated. npr.org/2025/05/22/nx-… ⚠️All Playtime's children qualify for protections from #McKinneyVento. But you can #TakeActionNow: #take-action" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">schoolhouseconnection.org/article/trump-…

Until June 12, you can vote for Playtime Project as "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" in the "People & Places" category for #BestOfDC! You can vote as often as once per day. Vote Playtime Project here: bestof2025.washingtoncitypaper.com #playtimeproject #playforall

June #volunteer trainings are here! Register for a virtual session on June 14 or 30 to learn about #volunteeropportunities & complete training. Don't underestimate the difference you can make in a child's life just by playing with them & showing you care. bit.ly/volunteer-trai…

WE DID IT! Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $50K for our Spring Campaign, unlocking an additional $50K match from several generous donors. (Including @DorkDiaries!) THANK YOU! From all of us at Playtime, thank you for helping our mission bloom this spring. 🌼 #playforall

Thank you @CMRobertWhiteDC for visiting Playtime kids at one of our programs & making their day! Not only did he answer questions, he also joined them for Bingo & a game of "This or That." At the next program, the kids asked if Mr. White was coming again bc they had fun with him!

How can you get involved with Playtime? Attend a #volunteertraining or apply for the Family Support Manager position! Apply for the Family Support Manager job: bit.ly/family-support… Register for #volunteer training: bit.ly/volunteer-trai… #workwithus #socialworkjobs #HiringNow

Thanks to you, we are almost HALFWAY to our goal! Donating today will ensure that your gift goes twice as far, as every dollar given will be matched up to $50K thru May 31. Help us reach the half-way mark! Make a gift today: bit.ly/spring-campaig… #DoubleYourImpact #playequity

We're almost 1/2 there! If you’ve been waiting for a good time to support children experiencing #housinginsecurity, this is your sign! Shout out to @DorkDiaries for providing a portion of our generous $50K match. bit.ly/spring-campaig… #playequity #playforall #doubleyourimpact

Only TWO WEEKS left to raise $50K and unlock a matching donation for our #PowerofPlay Campaign! So far, we have raised over $15K-can you help us reach $25K this weekend? 🎁Donate by May 31 to double your donation: bit.ly/spring-campaig… #DoubleYourImpact #playequity #playforall