According to Kaboom.org, there are 16 million kids in the United States living in poverty. These children and young people don't get the play they need to be healthy, to stimulate their minds, or to just have fun; thus, the idea of "play everywhere" comes into action. This call to action brings to life "everyone from individual citizens to community organizations to city leaders." Playground City firmly believes that, for kids to receive the play they need in order to succeed