Press Releases

November 6, 2023KABOOM! and William Penn Foundation Announce 10 Winners of Second Play Everywhere Philly Challenge to Support Early Literacy and Access to Playful Learning
October 13, 2023Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, Saint Paul Parks Conservancy, UnitedHealthcare, Sierra and KABOOM! Unveil Kid-Designed Playground at Dunning Park
Community joins forces with nonprofit to advance playspace equity
October 5, 2023The Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Service, CarMax Foundation, and KABOOM! Unveil Kid-Designed Playground
Celebrating the 100th playspace The CarMax Foundation has built in its longstanding partnership with KABOOM!
September 20, 2023KABOOM! Welcomes Pradnya Haldipur as New Vice President of Development
July 13, 2023Saint Paul Parks and Recreation and Saint Paul Parks Conservancy Join KABOOM! in National Initiative to End Playspace Inequity
May 22, 2023Atlanta Public Schools, the City of Atlanta, and Nonprofit Partners Announce Initiative to Transform Schoolyards to Support Healthy Development and Academic Success for Every Child
May 17, 2023SAN FRANCISCO JOINS KABOOM! IN NATIONAL EFFORT TO END PLAYSPACE INEQUITY
The KABOOM! 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity ensures equitable connection with nature through play for kids in every neighborhood through playground transformations.
May 15, 2023Uvalde Dual Language Academy to Unveil Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playspace Through Partnership with KABOOM! and Support from Uvalde C.I.S.D., The Community Foundation Uvalde Forever Fund, Bank of America, San Antonio Spurs, and the San Antonio Area Foundation
Community unites with partners to support healing and advance playspace equity in Uvalde through nonprofit’s 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity
May 1, 2023KABOOM! and William Penn Foundation Announce Second Play Everywhere Philly Challenge to Support Early Literacy and Access to Playful Learning
Applications now open: $1 million in grants to be awarded for creating unique playful learning installations in everyday locations across Philadelphia.
January 10, 2023KABOOM! Announces a New Board Member to Help Increase Momentum Towards Mission to End Playspace Inequity
October 17, 2022The City of Uvalde, Archewell Foundation, and KABOOM! Unveil a New Playground to Bring Hope and Healing for Kids and Families in Uvalde
The playground project marks the beginning of a deep-rooted commitment to the Uvalde community as they look ahead to recover after the tragedy, working to build more playspaces to ensure every kid has a joyful place to play
May 31, 2022KABOOM! Announces New Board Members and Executive Leadership to Help Increase Momentum towards Mission to End Playspace Inequity
April 5, 2022KABOOM! Announces Baltimore as Inaugural Partner in the National 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity
Partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools and Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, with the support of the Office of the Mayor, will ensure every child has a place to play at school and in parks, making progress towards Initiative’s goal of ending playspace inequity in 25 places in five years
March 21, 2022KABOOM! Announces $3.9 Million Partnership Expansion with The CarMax Foundation
Building on 10-Year Partnership, KABOOM! and CarMax Will Build 25 Playgrounds over 3 Years in High-Need Areas
March 7, 2022KABOOM! and Partners Launch Green Playground Initiative in Walker County, Texas
KABOOM! joins Boys & Girls Club of Walker County, Powell Foundation, City of Huntsville, and Huntsville Independent School District to kickstart seven community-led, green playground projects at elementary schools, parks, and Boys & Girls Club
February 3, 2022KABOOM! Announces New Board Members to Help Drive Progress towards Mission to End Playspace Inequity
January 20, 2022KABOOM! Launches 25 in 5 Initiative to raise $250 Million towards Mission to End Playspace Inequity; Receives $14 Million Donation from MacKenzie Scott
Nonprofit responds to the urgent needs facing children, especially in communities of color, during ongoing COVID-19 crisis; Donation is the first significant investment in the KABOOM! 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity in 25 places within the next five years
December 20, 2021KABOOM! Launches Playspace Mapping Program in Colorado
Researchers and community members in East Colfax Corridor, Otero County and Rio Grande County are undergoing an 18-month effort to map play deserts
November 19, 2021KABOOM! and Partners Win UNICEF Cities Inspire Award for San Francisco Playspace
Nature Exploration Area at Heron’s Head Park Named Winner of "Safe, Clean, Sustainable and Child-Friendly Environments" Category
November 15, 2021KABOOM! and Independent Sector Attend the Historical White House Signing of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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