Prioritizing Play for Children: Non-Profit Organization KaBOOM! Announces 213 Playful City USA Communities
Summary
Washington, DC, May 03, 2012 --( Today’s children spend less time playing outside than any previous generation, but 213 cities and towns earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM!· Houston (Texas) - The Volunteer Initiatives Program engages residents through service and community projects to promote volunteerism in neighborhoods and city playspaces.) - The parks commission, local school district, civic groups and businesses continue to collaborate to set tangible goals to invest in play.In September 2011, more than 200 volunteers rallied together to transform an empty lot into a beautiful playspace using the community-build model.· Providence (R.I.) - The parks and recreation department offers extensive programming for all children and families to play together, including the free Fun Bus initiative that travels to various communities to engage children with fun games and sports equipment.· Starkville (Miss.) - The parks commission, local school district, civic groups and businesses continue to collaborate to set tangible goals to invest in play.