Kids are missing out on the childhood they deserve. Play is disappearing at home, at school and in communities, particularly for the 14 million children living in poverty.
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Uniting to stop the violence
KaBOOM!, Chicago CRED and the Chicago White Sox worked together to put kids first in the Pullman community and it all started when one man decided enough is enough and chose to make an effort toward bringing peace to his community.
Kick-off 2019 with a head-start on your Build it with KaBOOM! application
Applications submitted before our November 9 deadline will get early consideration for 2019 opportunities and additional support from KaBOOM! staff.
Play Everywhere
KaBOOM! creates and catalyzes great places to play. Cities need to be designed with opportunities to play everywhere.
Donate
Help KaBOOM! change the course of kids lives by assisting communities in providing balanced and active play.
Grants
Opportunities to help communities take bold steps toward beginning or completing playspace projects.
Find great playgrounds near you!
The Map of Play is a community generated guide to playspaces across the United States. Find a playspace near your location or add, rate and review your family's favorite places to play today!
Find a place to playOur Partners
More than 275 companies have partnered with KaBOOM! to bring play to underserved children. As a result, our partners have engaged employees, empowered communities, built stronger brands and given kids the childhood they deserve.
