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Oct 18, 2022, 09:00 ET The City of Uvalde, Archewell Foundation, and KABOOM! Unveil a New Playground to Bring Hope and Healing for Kids and Families in Uvalde

The City of Uvalde, Archewell Foundation, and KABOOM! recently partnered to support community unity and healing by creating a playspace for kids and...

Apr 05, 2022, 09:00 ET KABOOM! Announces Baltimore as Inaugural Partner in the National 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity

Today, KABOOM! announced Baltimore as the first official partner of the 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity, their five-year, $250 million...

Jan 20, 2022, 08:55 ET KABOOM! Launches 25 in 5 Initiative to raise $250 Million towards Mission to End Playspace Inequity; Receives $14 Million Donation from MacKenzie Scott

Today, KABOOM!, the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity for good, announced the launch of the KABOOM! 25 in 5 Initiative to End ...

Jun 23, 2020, 09:00 ET KABOOM! Issues Guidance for Safe and Equitable Playground Reopening

Today, KABOOM!, the national nonprofit working to end playspace inequity for good, announced new, actionable guidance for safe playground reopening....

Dec 02, 2019, 09:05 ET KaBOOM! and William Penn Foundation Announce New Play Everywhere Philly Competition to Spark Learning Through Play

Today, KaBOOM!, the national nonprofit that works to ensure every child has equitable access to quality, imaginative playspaces, joined the William...

Jul 10, 2019, 09:05 ET KaBOOM! and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Announce New Play Everywhere Challenge Winners to Create Unique Playspaces for Kids

Today, KaBOOM!, the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids the childhood they deserve through great, safe places to play, and the Built to...

May 13, 2019, 09:08 ET Baltimore's Brooklyn Neighborhood Leads Community Change With Partners in an Effort to Create More Equitable Play Opportunities for Local Kids

Brooklyn community members are partnering with KaBOOM!, the Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF) funded by the City of Baltimore, Under Armour and...

Apr 08, 2019, 09:30 ET The CarMax Foundation and KaBOOM! Celebrate Month of the Military Child with Nationwide Effort to Bring More Play to Kids

Longtime national partners The CarMax Foundation and KaBOOM! are providing six life-size creative play sets to community organizations that serve...

Nov 26, 2018, 10:54 ET KaBOOM! Welcomes New Vice President of Talent, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Today, KaBOOM!, the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids the childhood they deserve through great, safe places to play, announced that...

May 15, 2018, 12:46 ET KaBOOM! y el Rebuild Texas Fund se asocian para brindar oportunidades de juego a niños en 35 comunidades del sureste de Texas afectadas por el huracán Harvey

May 15, 2018, 11:57 ET KaBOOM! and the Rebuild Texas Fund Launch Partnership to Provide Play Opportunities for Kids Across 35 Communities in Southeast Texas Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Today, KaBOOM!, the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids the childhood they deserve through great, safe places to play, and the Rebuild...

Apr 09, 2018, 09:09 ET The CarMax Foundation and KaBOOM! Celebrate Month of the Military Child with Nationwide Effort to Bring More Play to Kids

Longtime national partners KaBOOM! and The CarMax Foundation are building a community playground and providing ten life-size creative play sets to...

Mar 15, 2018, 10:00 ET KaBOOM! releases Play Everywhere "Playbook" on Designing Equitable Cities for ALL Kids

Today, KaBOOM! released a groundbreaking, comprehensive guidebook for helping cities and communities improve kids' lives through implementing Play...

Mar 05, 2018, 11:22 ET KaBOOM! and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Kick-off the Play Everywhere Challenge to Build More Equitable, Kid-Friendly Communities

Today, KaBOOM!, the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids the childhood they deserve through great, safe places to play, kicked off the...

Nov 21, 2017, 08:08 ET KaBOOM! Leading National Effort to Ensure Kids in Communities Impacted by Disasters have PLAYces to Play

As many communities continue relief and recovery efforts after devastating destruction caused by the recent hurricanes and wildfires, KaBOOM! is...

Oct 12, 2017, 12:08 ET Dr Pepper Snapple Group, KaBOOM! and the City of Los Angeles Mayor's Office Announce Let's Play Everywhere LA Grantees to Create Unique Play Opportunities in Everyday Spaces

Today, Let's Play (an initiative by Dr Pepper Snapple Group), KaBOOM! and the City of Los Angeles Mayor's Office announced the winners of Let's Play...

Jul 24, 2017, 09:08 ET Target and KaBOOM! Launch Four-City Play Everywhere Challenge to Increase Active Play for Kids

Today, KaBOOM!, the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids the childhood they deserve through great, safe places to play, and Target...

Jun 20, 2017, 09:59 ET KaBOOM! Announces New Board Members and Board Leadership Appointments

KaBOOM! – the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids the childhood they deserve through great, safe places to play – today announced...