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My dream playground / by Becker, Kate M.,author.; Henry, Jed,illustrator.;

Dreaming of a day when there will be a real playground in her own neighborhood, a little girl is ecstatic when she learns that a local playground has been planned, in a story inspired by the construction of the first playground built by the KaBOOM! national nonprofit.

Subjects: KaBOOM! (Organization); KaBOOM! (Organization); Neighborhoods; Playgrounds; Imagination;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Let's build a playground / by Rosen, Michael J.,1954-(CARDINAL)738535; Cecil, Jennifer,illustrator.(CARDINAL)745364; Kelson, Ellen,illustrator.(CARDINAL)607925;

Traces the efforts of a group of kids and adults from an Indianapolis community who worked with KaBOOM! to build a playground that became the site of endless imaginative adventures.Accelerated Reader AR

Subjects: KaBOOM! (Organization); Community development; Play; Playgrounds; Social change;

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4

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Go out and play! : favorite outdoor games from Kaboom! by KaBOOM! (Organization)(CARDINAL)396123;

A guide to more than seventy classic and contemporary playground games provides instructions for such favorites as kick the can, freeze tag, and sardines, in a volume that also includes tips for adults on how to encourage and facilitate outdoor play.Includes bibliographical references.Lexile not available

Subjects: Outdoor games; Play;

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The Saddle Club. [videorecording] by Bayonas, Lynn.; Bennett, Sophie,1989-; Bryant, Bonnie.Saddle Club.(CARDINAL)358828; MacWilliam, Keenan.; Marshall, Lara Jean.; Simpson, Heli,1987-; Allumination FilmWorks (Firm)(CARDINAL)848898; Crawfords Australia (Firm); KaBOOM! Entertainment.(CARDINAL)848521; Peace Arch Entertainment (Firm); Peace Arch Home Entertainment (Firm); Protocol Entertainment.;

Sophie Bennett, Keenan MacWilliam, Lara Jean Marshall, Heli Simpson.Continues to follow the adventures of Carole, Stevie and Lisa, three young girls who formed the Saddle Club because of their love of horses. Each has a distinct personality and dreams for the future, but all three share an equal love of horses and a strong loyalty to each other.CHV rating: G.MPAA rating: not rated.DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1); Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.

Subjects: Children's television programs.; Friendship; Girls; Horses; Horses; Saddle Club (Imaginary organization);

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The art of doing good : where passion meets action / by Bronfman, Charles,1931-author.(CARDINAL)497108; Solomon, Jeffrey,author.(CARDINAL)392134;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Part 1: Sources of Inspiration. That Aha! Moment: When Inspiration Strikes ; The Prequel: The Backstory: The History Behind the Idea. -- Part 2: Bringing Your Idea to Life. What It Takes: Can You Really Do This? ; Getting off the Ground: At Some Point You Need to Get Real ; Being the Brand: Identifying with Your Organization ; The Pros and Cons of Partnerships: Do Your Research ; Finding Support: Use Your Connections ; Setting Goals and Keeping on Track: Start Small and Grow ; Staffing Up: Your Most Vexing Resource: People! ; Hard Knocks: Weathering the Storms ; Preparing for Rollout: Ramping Up. -- Part 3: Managing the Organization. Becoming a Manager: The Change ; The Board: How the Board Can Help ; Transparency: No Secrets ; Planning for the Future: What to Do Next ; The Money Side: Money Is Not a Dirty Word ; Making Your Exit: How Do You Know When It Is Time to Go?. -- Epilogue: The Value of Leadership. -- Part 4: Resources."How to turn personal passion into an organization with impact For anyone setting out to change the world, launching a nonprofit venture can be a powerful way to enact change. Whether bringing donated eyeglasses to children who have never seen clearly, revamping inner city schools, or bringing solar cookers to refugee camps, the act of doing good can be life-changing. Yet starting a nonprofit?and running it well?can also pose challenges. The Art of Doing Good is an essential companion for anyone looking to start an organization that makes a real difference. Drawing from their own leadership roles in the nonprofit world, as well as interviews with 18 celebrated social innovators, the authors prepare would-be social entrepreneurs with guidance and real-world advice for sustaining the spirit, ambition, and ingenuity to keep their vision alive and thriving. Features real-life stories of 18 notable social entrepreneurs and the organizations they run, including Geoffrey Canada (Harlem Children?s Zone), Darell Hammond (KaBOOM!), and Michael Brown (City Year) Reveals what particular issues nonprofit leaders can expect to face throughout the lifespan of their organization and shares strategies for meeting challenges Written by world-renowned philanthropists Bronfman and Solomon, respectively cofounder and CEO of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies and coauthors of The Art of Giving With thoughtful and comprehensive insight on how the most effective social ventures do good well,The Art of Doing Good is essential reading for both new and experienced nonprofit leaders. "--

Subjects: Charities.; Nonprofit organizations;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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