Playtime Project

Happy first day of autumn! 🍂 Tomorrow will be the first day of Playtime's Harvest Campaign. Our goal is to raise $85K by October 31st to help us bridge the funding gap between now and the holidays. Along the way, we'll share some fun comics that show how our programs encourage important child development skills like conflict resolution, identifying feelings, and creative problem-solving. Learn more and donate here to help us reach our annual fundraising goal: https://lnkd.in/eTVTvWeJ #powerofplay #playmatters #playequity #playtimeproject #playforall #childhooddevelopment #playbasedlearning #socialemotionallearning #housinginsecurity #housinginstability #givebacktoyourcommunity #HarvestCampaign #fundraisingcampaign #fundraisingforacause #fundraisingchallenge #firstdayoffall #firstdayofautumn

The Harvest Campaign ends this Thursday, October 31! Have you contributed yet? A gift of any amount today helps us bring joy, growth, and healing to children experiencing #housinginsecurity through the #powerofplay. Donate to the campaign here: https://lnkd.in/eTVTvWeJ Our Playtime story is coming to a close too--stay tuned to see how it ends! #playequity #playtimeproject #PlayForAll #playmatters #playbasedlearning #HarvestCampaign #fundraisingchallenge #givebacktoyourcommunity #socialemotionallearning #fundraisingcampaign #fundraisingforacause

Have you been following our Harvest Campaign Playtime story? Follow us to see how it ends! Children take away so many lessons and skills from Playtime, whether they know it or not. Seemingly simple activities like building with blocks teach creative problem-solving and even engineering concepts. Will you show your support of Playtime children's futures with a donation of any amount today? ➡ https://lnkd.in/eTVTvWeJ #playtimeproject #PlayForAll #playmatters #playequity #housinginsecurity #HarvestCampaign #socialemotionalskills #childhooddevelopment #powerofplay #playbasedlearning #givebacktoyourcommunity #socialemotionallearning #fundraisingcampaign #fundraisingforacause #fundraisingchallenge #fundraisingfriday

"When a child plays, he learns the skills that make it possible to cope with the unexpected." Johann Hari We know that play is important for all children, but it is not accessible to all children. Our programs tackle #playequity for children experiencing housing insecurity because ALL children deserve play, regardless of housing status. Donate to the #HarvestCampaign today so we can work together for a future where all children have access to the power of play. 💛 Donate: https://lnkd.in/eTVTvWeJ #playtimeproject #PlayForAll #powerofplay #playmatters #housinginsecurity #socialemotionallearning #traumainformedcare #childhooddevelopment #playbasedlearning #fundraisingchallenge #fundraisingcampaign #givebacktoyourcommunity #fundraisingforacause #socialemotionalskills #traumainformed

Playtime children often show a strong drive to complete a task successfully, but sometimes they get frustrated or want to give up. These are the perfect times for Playtime staff and volunteers to encourage #resilience and creative problem-solving! Stay tuned to see what happens next in the story. As simple as it may seem, these are the interactions that set children up for a successful future - and that's what you are supporting when you give to the #HarvestCampaign. Together, let's raise $85,000 for Playtime children by the end of October! Donate any amount today➡ https://lnkd.in/eTVTvWeJ #PlayEquity #playtimeproject #powerofplay #PlayForAll #playbasedlearning #childhooddevelopment #playmatters #givebacktoyourcommunity #fundraisingchallenge #fundraisingcampaign

Play Ranger volunteers make a huge difference in the lives and development of Playtime children. They encourage children to figure things out on their own, while lending guidance and support. They also bring fun and joy into children's days! A donation, of any amount, to our #HarvestCampaign before October 31st will help us to recruit, train, and retain Play Rangers - the life of our transformative play programs. 👻 Give to the campaign here: https://lnkd.in/eTVTvWeJ 🧝🏾 Interested in #volunteering yourself? Attend the next online orientation this Thursday, October 24 by registering here: https://lnkd.in/gGF_dfbX #playtimeproject #PlayEquity #playmatters #powerofplay #PlayForAll #playbasedlearning #VolunteerWithUs #volunteeropportunities #volunteersmakeadifference #childhooddevelopment #VolunteerOpportunity #socialemotionallearning #fundraisingchallenge #fundraisingforacause #traumainformedcare

Don't forget to register for Playtime's next Volunteer Training on Thursday, October 24th from 6-8 pm! In this online training, you'll learn everything you need to get started making a difference in the lives of Playtime children experiencing #housinginsecurity. Bring your questions and bring a friend! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gGF_dfbX Want to help even more? Support the #HarvestCampaign by following us, sharing our campaign posts, and donating to help reach our fundraising goal by October 31st: https://lnkd.in/eTVTvWeJ #VolunteerWithUs #volunteeropportunities #VolunteerOpportunity #volunteersmakeadifference #givebacktoyourcommunity #PlayEquity #playmatters #playtimeproject #playbasedlearning #childhooddevelopment

Why are Playtime programs important for children experiencing housing insecurity? "Research shows a link between play and children’s ability to understand and cope with the demands of their environment, respond to challenges with creative problem solving, and manage their anxiety in stressful situations. Increasing spaces and opportunities for quality play in children’s daily life and contexts—at home, in school, and in public areas—provides them with ways to channel negative emotions and practice strategies to overcome stress." -The LEGO Foundation You can make a difference by donating to our #HarvestCampaign today. Your gift will go towards transformative play experiences for Playtime children. 🍂 Donate today: https://lnkd.in/eTVTvWeJ #playtimeproject #PlayEquity #playmatters #PlayForAll #playbasedlearning #fundraisingcampaign #fundraisingforacause #powerofplay #fundraisingchallenge #givebacktoyourcommunity #housinginstability #childhooddevelopment #socialemotionallearning #housinginsecurity

Did you know, many nonprofits raise 30-50% of their annual revenue during the holiday season? Help Playtime defy and overcome this trend by contributing to the Harvest Campaign before October 31st! By donating now instead of waiting until December, we are better able to plan ahead for 2025 to give Playtime children the most transformative play experiences possible. Activities like the one shown in this Harvest Campaign story are only the beginning! 👻 Support the #HarvestCampaign: https://lnkd.in/eTVTvWeJ #playtimeproject #PlayEquity #playmatters #PlayForAll #playbasedlearning #fundraisingcampaign #fundraisingforacause #powerofplay #fundraisingchallenge #givebacktoyourcommunity #housinginstability #childhooddevelopment #socialemotionallearning #housinginsecurity

Have you ever faced a challenging dilemma? You probably don't realize it, but your ability to problem-solve and overcome challenges developed when you were just a small child. Follow along over the next few weeks to see another Harvest Campaign story: an animated example of how your donation helps Playtime children experiencing #housinginsecurity develop vital skills for their futures. Donate to the #HarvestCampaign by October 31st to help us reach our fall fundraising goal and get ahead of the holiday rush: https://lnkd.in/eTVTvWeJ #playtimeproject #PlayEquity #playmatters #PlayForAll #playbasedlearning #fundraisingcampaign #fundraisingforacause #powerofplay #fundraisingchallenge #givebacktoyourcommunity #housinginstability #childhooddevelopment #socialemotionallearning