This year's Earth Day may have passed but it is not too late to ensure all kids have access to the benefits of nature play. Donating as little as $10 can ensure kids have more shade, and a greener place to play! #EarthDayEveryDay
KABOOM!
Non-profit Organizations
Bethesda, Maryland 10,090 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.
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https://kaboom.org
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!
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Carrie Suhr Leovy
Senior Strategist, Partnership Development
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Isaac Castillo
Senior Advisor - Learning and Evaluation
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Ladan Manteghi
Champion of social good with business results. Builder. Leader. Connector.
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Tamara Grider Harris
Vice President of Marketing and Communications, KABOOM!
Updates
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Even though #NationalVolunteerMonth is coming to a close we are not going to stop highlighting our amazing volunteers, check back every month as we highlight even more volunteers throughout the year! Darius Jackson, Facility Manager at Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center, in Landover, MD has been an amazing champion of our work in Prince George’s County. Participating in 3 of our playground projects with Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and, Prince George's County, over the years from planning to volunteering. You can always find Darius at one of our builds, shoveling mulch or moving concrete! We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the support of volunteers like Darius..and you! #NationalVolunteerMonth
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“And if you had asked me, I never would have seen myself having a career in this field. But I just fell into volunteering with KABOOM! and loved it!” – Kathryn Lusk, V.P of Programs at KABOOM! Many of our Boomers started as volunteers! Check out our Vice President of Programs at KABOOM! talking about her journey and love for our work on the latest episode of the @playspec podcast! https://apple.co/3YJEKTg #NationalVolunteerMonth
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This #EarthDayMonth we are reminded that all of us have a role to play in protecting our environment so that our kids inherit a livable planet. Donate $50 dollars today to help us bring more shade trees to our playgrounds so all kids can have oases of play – filled with greenery, life, shade, and laughter. https://bit.ly/4jQ5w4v
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Our friends at Zbar, Clif Bar, understand the important role young advocates play in making change happen! Last year, we brought four youth advocates to Washington, DC to meet with lawmakers and talk about the importance of equitable access to outdoor recreation. Check out their experience and learn how you can support our work! https://bit.ly/4ic8hvG
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Join us this Earth Day in donating a tree to one of our playgrounds- donating as little as $10 can ensure kids have more shade, and a greener place to play! https://bit.ly/4lHtVeg #EarthDayEveryDay
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Nature-based play isn’t just fun—it’s essential! Learn more about some of our 25 in 5 partners are leading the way in scaling natural playspaces to create healthier, more sustainable environments. https://bit.ly/4j1JlbH #EarthDayEveryDay
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Studies show that children who play in nature are more active, less stressed, and better stewards of the environment. Read more about how nature and play are central to happy and healthy kids. #EarthDayEveryDay National Volunteer Month https://bit.ly/42rFSw5
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Imagine a world where every child has access to nature near where they live or learn. With your support we can make this happen! Show your support this #EarthDay in donating a tree to one of our playgrounds- donating as little as $10 can ensure kids have more shade, and a greener place to play!
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April is #NationalVolunteerMonth and we want to thank the 1.5 million+ volunteers who have helped us with our mission to achieve playspace equity over the years. Thank you for working to ensure our kids have what they need to thrive #NationalVolunteerMonth #PlayspaceEquity
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