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has been a long-standing partner of KABOOM! projects. When KABOOM! became incorporated in 1996, The Home Depot became KABOOM!'s founding partner, and has been building playgrounds with KABOOM! every year since. The Home Depot
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to plan a day of service. Although not yet operating under the KABOOM! name, they chose to build a playground at
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packages and other forms technical assistance to communities seeking to build playgrounds without the charity's direct oversight. Darell
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about two local children who suffocated while playing in an abandoned car because they had nowhere else to play. Hammond had previously helped build several playgrounds for other charitable organizations. Hammond was also partially inspired by his upbringing in the
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Playful City USA campaign recognized communities across the country that have made a commitment to play. In 2010, 118 cities were designated Playful City USA communities, representing 36 states. The Playful City USA program ended in 2017.
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A typical playground ranges from between $ 70,000 and $ 125,000. KABOOM! requires its local communities to raise about 10% of the cost, which Darell
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project managers visit the community and speak to children about what types and colors of playground equipment they prefer. Three different designs are drafted and the community chooses the final one.
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formed a $ 25 million partnership for the "1,000 playgrounds in 1,000 days" program. The two groups also build sports fields and ice rink projects, as well as playgrounds. In
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outreaching to their communities in creating and cleaning play spaces. It also recognizes "Playmakers of the month" for their achievements.
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