"Public playgrounds, parks, beaches, and pools were exclusive, racially segregated spaces for much of the 20th century. Civil rights organizers and community members fought hard for access to these and other public spaces, and their efforts eventually led to legal integration of public facilities." Read more about the history of disparities that exist in access to quality playgrounds at https://bit.ly/4e0Y3wA. #CivilRights #RacialEquity #PlayspaceEquity
KABOOM!
Non-profit Organizations
Bethesda, Maryland 9,376 followers
We are a national nonprofit that works to end playspace inequity. For good.
About us
KABOOM! works with communities to build incredible, kid-designed playspaces that help give kids in every zip code the opportunity to thrive. Kids who don't have access to play miss out on childhood and are denied critical opportunities to build physical, social and emotional health. For more than two decades, we've teamed up with bold, inspiring partners and community members, starting with the kids themselves, to understand each neighborhood's unique aspirations. Then we build incredible places to play, inspired by their design, courage and leadership. Over the last 23 years, we've built or improved 17,000+ playspaces, engaged more than 1.5 million community members and brought joy to over 11 million kids. As we look to the future, we'll continue our efforts to build collective action and community opportunity, spark hope and enable kids to reach their full potential. And we promise that we won't stop until we put an end to playspace inequity. For good.
- Website
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External link for KABOOM!
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1996
Locations
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Primary
7200 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 400
Bethesda, Maryland 20814, US
Employees at KABOOM!
Updates
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#ICYMI, KABOOM! is featured in the September issue of National Recreation and Park Association's Parks & Recreation Magazine! Check out our article, Bridging the Play Gap, and learn how we're working to increase access to playgrounds and other playspaces.
The September issue is all about celebrating inclusion and equity at all levels🌱 🌱Learn about Maryland Recreation and Parks Association’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Summit, thought to be the first-ever state trainings solely focused on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 🌱Explore how NRPA’s Equity in Practice program is transforming the park and recreation field and driving a more equitable future for all. 🌱Learn about the new NRPA “Quick Guides” that share simple ways to advance equity. 🌱Plus tons on the 2024 NRPA Conference and more! Explore the September issue now: https://bit.ly/3IZGyPM #PowerOfParks #WhereYouBelong #Equity #ParksAndRecMagazine
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KABOOM! is proud to work with partners such as Blue Cross NC to make play both accessible and inclusive. 💜
Creating a safe place where all kids can play and feel like they belong - that’s why we’ve partnered with KABOOM! for more than 15 years. https://lnkd.in/e--Ukkp4
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“A truly equitable playspace is one where children feel welcomed, represented, and affirmed — a space that reflects the unique needs and assets of a community and fosters a sense of inclusion.” What is playspace inequity? How is it rooted in our country’s history? KABOOM! recently wrote a piece for National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks and Recreation Magazine. Read the full article at https://bit.ly/3yEXxWh. #ParksAndRec #Equity #Playground #Community
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Our 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity is working to accelerate equitable access to quality playgrounds and other playspaces. Learn more about where we're working, how to become a partner, and how to support this mission at https://bit.ly/3yyKq91
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“Change is absolutely necessary. If we keep going with the status quo, we will not have women leaders. We will not have a future that’s better than our past. We won’t be able to be innovative or dynamic in how we solve problems. We will not advance humanity.” CEO Lysa Ratliff recently joined Nonprofit HR's podcast, The Switch. Along with four other women named to the 2024 Social Impact Women to Watch list, Lysa discussed embracing change, especially in moments of uncertainty. The full episode is available now wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!
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The KABOOM! teamed visited our local Sierra store today, and played a little hopscotch while waiting to check-out! Now through August 18, you can make a donation to KABOOM! when you check-out in-store or online at https://bit.ly/3YJZF9I! 💜🧡
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“We really believe that, when implemented equitably and systemically, opportunities for nature-based learning, exploration, and play can really help address a myriad of systemic challenges that face youth and communities.” Through Nature Everywhere, cities can access PIPI, a mapping tool KABOOM! developed that helps identify where inequities in access to play exist. Alongside nature-specific indicators such as Nature Quant, cities can then use this data to guide where to build nature-based playspaces. Check out this article from Next City and learn more about Nature Everywhere communities. https://lnkd.in/e_HN7Vey
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Can you believe we’ve transformed FIVE schoolyards with the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation and Oakland Unified School District this year?! Thank you to Eat. Learn. Play. for supporting the Bridges Academy Build with OUSD, Workday, and Kaiser Permanente. 🛝🏀🌳📚 📸: Noah Graham (@noahgphotos)
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Communities of color are three times more likely than white communities to live in nature deprived areas. Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources, alongside local parks and recreation departments, including our 25 in 5 partners, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation and the SAINT PAUL PARKS CONSERVANCY, are working to make nature and recreation more accessible. https://lnkd.in/emmWBpds
Making the outdoors accessible for communities of color
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