Stories
Powerful stories of how KABOOM! transforms communities across the country
Building a Future for Kids Requires Rebuilding America's Schools
By Ronda Jackson | May 15, 2020
The next federal stimulus package must include the Rebuild Americas School Act, which would provide funding to support school construction.
KABOOM! Agrees: Cities Are Essential
By James Siegal & Ronda Jackson | May 13, 2020
To ensure cities are able to effectively meet the needs of residents, national leaders must support local governments working on the front lines to stem the damage caused by COVID-19.
Now is the Time to Invest in the Infrastructure of Childhood
By Ronda Jackson | May 11, 2020
Cities have ground to a halt, bringing to light a too often overlooked aspect of society: the infrastructure of childhood. Good schools, quality healthcare, nutritious food, and safe places to play are undeniably important.
Even in crisis, we must keep listening to youth
By Lysa Ratliff | April 3, 2020
COVID-19 has layered new challenges on to youth already forced to navigate decades of structural disinvestment. Kids and teens are losing their social connections and the roadmap for their future.
Why Playgrounds Are So Important, and Why You Should Avoid Them Now
By James Siegal | March 24, 2020
Playspaces are important to the health and wellness of kids, but everyone should heed the guidance to stay off of public playgrounds to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.
KABOOM! and HGTV's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
By KABOOM! | March 15, 2020
KABOOM! teamed up to build a very special playground with HGTV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Homes 4 Families.
Spaces to play. Sparks for change.
By James Siegal | February 27, 2020
Why KABOOM! evolved in order to more boldly and clearly reflect our commitment to playspace equity.
Volunteer returns to hometown to make a difference
By KABOOM! | April 17, 2019
Meet Ed Nora, a CarMax associate who recently volunteered to build a new playground at Smith Park in San Gabriel, CA — the same magical place where he played as a kid.
Chicago community unites to provide a safe place for kids to play
By KABOOM! | October 5, 2018
Chicago CRED, KABOOM!, Chicago Park District and the Chicago White Sox, alongside residents of the Pullman neighborhood, rolled up their sleeves to bring a safe place to play to some of the city’s most vulnerable kids.
Rebuilding Texas, together
By KABOOM! | October 4, 2018
Read two stories from the partnership between KABOOM! and Rebuild Texas Fund, depicting how we've helped kids in Southeast Texas communities heal and regain a sense of normalcy.