We partner with transitional housing and emergency shelters across the city, where we create safe and fun play spaces at the shelters where the children live. Weekly volunteers dedicate their time, serving as playmates and mentors to children from 6 months to 12 years old. Learn more.
News & Notes
Join us for our #DidUPlay2day spring campaign to help Playtime bring play to more children living in shelters across the District.
When Playtime advocates for “service-rich environments” inside shelter settings, we mean including services for children whose needs deserve prioritization.
Playtime's mission has grown to not only provide trauma-informed play activities, but to advocate for the hundreds of children who cycle through the city’s homelessness network.
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We partner with homeless shelters in Washington, D.C., to create safe and fun play spaces for the children where they live.
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Volunteer as a Play Ranger and make a difference in the life of a child experiencing homelessness!
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We accept new toys and family items as well as monetary donations.
Find out how you can help.
