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Tuesday, January 08, 2008
2007 Playful City USA Video Grant Recipients Receive $25,000
By amylee @ 10:25 AM :: 427 Views :: 2 Comments :: :: Features From KaBOOM!, KaBOOM! in the News

PCUSA Award GraphicNot only were Atlanta, East Cleveland and Longview (WA) named to the nation’s founding class of Playful City USA communities in 2007, but each rallied their citizens around taking action on behalf of play. For their tremendous efforts, each community was awarded a $25,000 grant by KaBOOM!. Learn more about how they did it below:

Atlanta, GA  | East Cleveland, OH | Longview, WA

In case you missed the 2007 Playful City USA Grant Awards Show, check it out here.

Don’t see your community listed as a Playful City USA? Get the ball rolling by participating in our FREE Jan. 23 webinar on apply to be a Playful City USA here.
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By jackthecat @ Tuesday, January 08, 2008 6:16 PM
What a cute video! It looks like y'all had alot of fun. How can I get a 'golden kazoo'?
By bwebbmorser @ Wednesday, January 09, 2008 10:44 AM
Hi there!

You to can get a Golden Kazoo! Playful City USA is one of the programs of KaBOOM! And through this program communities across the country are discovering a framework for creating a successful agenda on play. This framework lays in the five commitments of the program which are:

• Create a local play commission or task force
• Design an annual action plan for play
• Conduct a playspace audit
• Set benchmarks for growth in spending on playspaces
• Proclaim and celebrate an annual “Play Day”.

In return for your effort and commitment to children and their right to play, Playful City USA communities receive national recognition at conferences of their peers, local and national media attention, highway signs, awards and networking opportunities with other national influencers. And most importantly, you reap the benefits of healthier and happier children and families connected to their community.

To learn more about Playful City USA please review the enclosed information and then go online to request an application at www.kaboom.org/playfulcityusa.
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