Volunteer rebuilds their childhood playground and sparks a sense of unity for the community
Meet Ed Nora, a CarMax associate who recently volunteered to build a new KABOOM! playground at Smith Park in San Gabriel, California. This wasn’t his…
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Pullman Peace playground
Chicago’s Pullman community united to stop the violence and build a symbol for a brighter future KABOOM!, Chicago CRED (Creating Real Economic Destiny) and the…
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Rebuilding Texas Together
KABOOM! and the Rebuild Texas Fund are working side-by-side to bring play to kids impacted by Hurricane Harvey and provide them a safe, fun environment…
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Reinvigorating the East Baltimore, MD community with a new playground in Eager Park
Since 2001, KABOOM! has invested in the city of Baltimore, bringing more than $5 million in resources to address the needs of Baltimore’s kids. By…
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Play Everywhere Creates Play Opportunities in Everyday Spaces
Play is an essential part of kids’ healthy development and growth, but for many kids in cities, play is hard to come by. Whether it’s…
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To solve the epidemic of kids and screens, say 'Yes' to zip lines and super slides
Increasing outdoor play for kids isn’t a question of desire, its a question of priorities, resources, public will and equity. Originally posted to KABOOM! CEO…
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KABOOM! and Target hosted the 2018 Play Everywhere Tour in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and Miami
Powered by KABOOM! and Target, the Play Everywhere Tour traveled to Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and Miami to bring kids and families together for a fun-filled…
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City council member works to build a playground for her community
When it comes to her job, Cara Spencer has a relentless source of motivation: her son. Since she was elected as a city council member…
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PLAYce for Kids
A national celebration for kids and communities In October 2017, KABOOM! hosted a national celebration to spotlight the critical role of play for all kids…
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Volunteering experience leads to healing and renewed relationships
It was August 19, 2017. As an American of South Asian descent, it had been a painful week for Jay — and for the country…
