Sample Letter to the Editor: Playful City USA

Dear Editor,

With the rise of childhood obesity, youth violence, and problems with school performance occurring in our community, we must as parents, educators and leaders take action.

I recently encountered KaBOOM!, a national non-profit that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America. As part of their efforts to promote the importance of play, they have a national recognition program, Playful City USA, to help communities like ours create an infrastructure for more time and space for play.

Beyond the recognition awards that each Playful City USA community receives, including highway signs and plaques, communities are highlighted in national publications, serve as national role models paving the way for play for all children in America and become national advisors on play, providing counsel to KaBOOM! as it spends its time and resources influencing federal policy.

As an advocate for play in this community, I firmly believe that ________ (city) should be a part of this national network to improve the overall health and well being of our children. A meeting for interested community members will be held on ________ (date) at ___________ (location).

For additional information on Playful City USA, please visit www.playfulcityusa.org.

Sincerely,
Jane Doe
Anytown, USA