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Washingtonian, November 2023

DC-Area Charities Where Your Donations Will Impact the Local Community
DC Area Moms, November 2023

Nonprofit Giving Guide for the Holidays: 21 Organizations to Know
Washington Post, September 2023

Apathy — not bad policy or low funds — is what usually derails homeless students. Officials fixed Kamari Felton’s financial aid after his story published.
Washington Post, August 2023

Former Playtime participant, Kamari Felton's bags were packed for college. Then his financial aid disappeared.
Washington Capitals, June 2023

A look back at Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals' visit to Playtime Project.
FOX 5, April 2023

Table tennis or ping pong! No matter what you call it, you can have fun playing it this weekend for a good cause! Claire Anderson visited Union Market in NE DC for our FOX 5 Field Trip to check out the fun!

Washington Post, March 5, 2022

Two girls went missing from the same D.C. shelter 8 years ago. One came back. The other was Relisha Rudd.
Street Sense Media, February 2, 2022

Families deserve specialized services to end homelessness

PG CTV News, July 28, 2021

Video starts at 11:42. An organization that helps homeless kids through the simple act of playing
WTOP, July 23, 2021

Playtime Project comes to Prince George’s Co., aiming to help more homeless children
Street Sense Media, July 15, 2021

Playtime Project expands to bring fun and support to homeless families in Prince George’s County
ABC7 News, June 9, 2021

Children living in homeless shelters want to play with you. Here's how to volunteer.
Bloomberg Citylab Daily, June 5, 2021

Navigator: Give the Kids a Break
DCist, June 4, 2021

After A Year Of Isolation, Kids In D.C. Have A Shot At A Fun Summer
Washington Post, March 13, 2021

The pandemic helped D.C. slash family homelessness. But a new crisis looms.
WAMU: Through the Cracks podcast, February 18, 2021

How Did An ‘Abandoned Hospital’ Become Home For Relisha Rudd? (Episode 4)
WCBS-FM, February 11, 2021

Mom invents toy company that teaches kids about Black leadership, not oppression
KSRO-FM, February 11, 2021

Mom Couldn't Find Toys That Teach Children About Black History, So She Invented Her Own

Washington Post, Dec. 11, 2020

This D.C. baby’s mother was charged with her death. But nothing is solved.
USA Today, Dec. 10, 2020

Black youth arts center, refugee advocacy get a boost from Gannett Foundation program A Community Thrives
DCist, Oct. 15, 2020

Parents Experiencing Homelessness Get Creative Entertaining Their Kids During The Pandemic
Street Sense, August 26, 2020

COVID-19 and crowded spaces: the not so easy start of virtual learning for homeless students
Red Tricycle, August 4, 2020

Architect Mom Creates Buildable Play Spaces for Kids
Fast Company, July 30, 2020

These pop-up kits turn kids into architects of their own playgrounds
Street Sense Media, July 14, 2020

Anticipating a rise in homelessness, advocates worry DC is phasing out motels for family shelter too soon
Washington City Paper, June 22, 2020

D.C. to Permanently End Placements for Homeless Families at Quality Inn
WAMU, May 6, 2020

For Families On The Edge Of Homelessness, New Challenges From Coronavirus
Voice of America, May 2, 2020

Playtime Project Helps Homeless Kids During COVID Lockdown
WAMU 88.5, April 23, 2020

Want To Donate Your Stimulus Check? Here’s How Some Washingtonians Did It
Washingtonian Magazine, April 7, 2020

My Life in DC’s Coronavirus Era: Jamila Larson of the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project

Our impact in 2023

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