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EIN: 20-3380456
CFC #92397

1525 Newton Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20010

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News & Events

In the News

2005-2013

After Christmas article about girl in homeless shelter, readers put a twinkle back in her eyes – Washington Post, December 2013

D.C.’s challenge: Keep its children from becoming victims – Washington Post, December 2013

Home for the holidays is a D.C. shelter – Washington Post, December 2013

Homeless Children’s Playtime Project Fosters a Healthy Childhood – WUSA9, August 2013

For D.C. shelter’s 600 homeless children, a crucial source of fun and escape – Washington Post, February 2013

D.C. Advocates at odds over homeless families: 900 people still in shelter  –Washington Post, February 2013

Working together, we can help homeless kids in D.C. – Washington Post, February 2013

Jamila Larson: Washingtonian of the Year – Washingtonian Magazine, January 2013

Help homeless kids at the Playtime Project – Washington Post, December 2011

Homeless Children’s Playtime Project in DC helps poor families – WUSA9, October 2011

Shrinking the Play Deficit in Washington, D.C. – Next American City, June 2011

A Safe Place to Play – Street Sense, March 2011

The grinding reality of growing up poor – Washington Post, September 2010

Homeless D.C. teenagers visit White House – Washington Post, March 2010

For the Homeless, a Childhood Finally in Reach – Washington Post, January 2006

DC’s Compassion Stretches Only So Far – Washington Post, September 2005

Our impact in 2023

Thanks to the support of generous staff, volunteers, and donors, Playtime made a huge impact in 2023.

  • Children Served

    487

  • PlayKits Delivered

    320

  • Back-to-School Backpacks Distributed

    280

  • Holiday Wish Lists Fulfilled

    132

Playtime Project

EIN: 20-3380456
CFC #92397

1525 Newton Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20010
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