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…
Stories
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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…
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Play More B'More
Putting kids first in Baltimore Play More B’More creates playspaces that make it easier for kids to get the play they need to thrive in…
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Operation Playground
Putting kids first after the storm and keeping the Gulf Coast open for play When Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast’s roads, homes, schools and businesses…
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President Obama and the First Lady join KABOOM! during National Day of Service and Remembrance
First family, alongside the AmeriCorps, join us to improving kids’ lives through play President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama joined representatives from KABOOM!,…
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Taking action in Moore, OK
In May 2013, Oklahoma was devastated by tornado outbreaks, including an EF5 tornado – the most powerful classification – that ripped through Moore, completely leveling…
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Beginnings of KABOOM!
KABOOM! was founded to make it possible for all kids – no matter their zip code or skin color – to have the same opportunity…
