Stories

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.

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.

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! teamed up to build a very special playground with HGTV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Homes 4 Families.

Why KABOOM! evolved in order to more boldly and clearly reflect our commitment to playspace equity.

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 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.

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.

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 reshapes city infrastructure to include kids and families – and play – and turns moments of frustration into moments of joy.