Stories
Powerful stories of how KABOOM! transforms communities across the country
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.
Reinvigorating an East Baltimore community with a new playground
By KABOOM! | October 2, 2018
Since 2001, KABOOM! has brought more than $5 million dollars in resources to address the needs of Baltimore's kids. In June 2017, we built new partnerships to bring a new playground to Eager Park.
Play Everywhere Creates Opportunities for Play in Everyday Spaces
By KABOOM! | October 1, 2018
Play Everywhere reshapes city infrastructure to include kids and families – and play – and turns moments of frustration into moments of joy.