BEFORE. A grim looking abandoned loading dock behind our South Jamaica Clinic.

Hard to imagine how this could all become a playground in a single day.

But KaBOOM sent technical experts. They organized us into teams at the start.

We began at 10 am. The bright colors were one of the first steps. What a difference!

Executive Director Sandra Hagan greeted volunteers along with loyal staff members Meghana Sewant and Sharon Ennis.

We took over an entire street. Thank you South Jamaica.

Piece by piece.

Bolt by bolt.

Nice and tight, safe and sound swings.

In addition to volunteers from Warner Music and Swiss Re, our staff and community members helped. Here--youth counselor Saher Mahmood and community resident Michael Roberts.

The happiness of helping others was unmistakable all day long.

State Senator Malcolm Smith helped and inspired.

So many businesses and individuals generously contributed materials and food for our big day. In addition to Warner Music, KaBoom, we thank: Apple & Eve, Inc. Iris Ballestere, Rodney Batte, Boston Market, Cook and Krupa, Costco, Daniel F. Allen & Co., Dunkin Donuts, Ebenezer Restaurant & Pizzeria, Fine Fare Supermarket, Flagship Diner, Golden Krust Bakery, Home Depot, McDonalds, Mississippi BBQ Grill, Riveria Produce, Smoked BBQ Pig, Barbara Russ, Subway, X-Ryders for the Community... and our friends at Swiss Re.

Rainbows and flowers replaced the dreary brown wall.

Just a couple last details.

Mission accomplished.

Photos by Michelle Kawka and Jan Ledbetter.

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