Edison School of Innovation Unveils New Kid-Designed Playground, Sponsored by Discover and KABOOM!
November 7, 2024 — Glendale AZ — Edison School of Innovation Unveils New Kid-Designed Playground
Edison School of Innovation is excited to unveil a brand new playground, designed by the school’s students, and sponsored by Discover and KABOOM!
A Community Effort
This state-of-the-art playground is the result of a collaborative effort between the Edison School of Innovation, Discover, and KABOOM! On August 20th, students from Edison School shared their dream playground designs with project organizers. These ideas were incorporated into the final design, ensuring the new space reflects the children's wishes.
KABOOM!: The Importance of Playgrounds
Playgrounds are essential for healthy child development, providing physical, social, and mental health benefits. Sadly, playspace inequity exists, with many children, especially those in underserved communities, lacking access to these important spaces. This new playground at Edison School of Innovation is a significant step towards closing this gap and ensuring all children have a place to play.
To learn how partners can join KABOOM! in their efforts to end playspace inequity, visit kaboom.org/25-in-5.
Discover’s Commitment to Ending Playspace Inequity
Discover, a long-time partner of KABOOM!, is a strong advocate for ending playspace inequity. This playground build is one of more than 50 Discover-supported projects across the country.
"The impact from this build will extend well beyond the event," says Alyse Perkowitz, Community Affairs Sr. Manager at Discover. "We're honored to help provide access and bring joy to the lives of children in our community."
Join the Movement to End Playspace Inequity
The Edison School of Innovation is proud to be part of this important initiative. We encourage everyone to learn more about KABOOM!’s mission and efforts to ensure all children have the chance to play and grow in a safe and stimulating environment.
About Discover
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a digital banking and payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company issues the Discover® card, America’s cash rewards pioneer, and offers personal loans, home loans, checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposit through its banking business. It operates the Discover Global Network® comprised of Discover Network, with millions of merchants and cash access locations; PULSE®, one of the nation’s leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International®, a global payments network with acceptance around the world. For more information, visit www.discover.com/company and connect with us on LinkedIn at Discover Financial Services and Discover Global Network.
About KABOOM!
KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to every child, especially in communities of color. Since 1996, KABOOM! has partnered with kids and communities to build or improve 17,000+ playspaces and ensure that nearly 12 million kids have equitable access to the crucial benefits and opportunities that playspaces offer. In 2022, KABOOM! launched the 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity to accelerate its mission in 25 high-priority locations over five years. Learn more at kaboom.org or join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.