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…
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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!,…
