Building resilience in at-promise youth one skateboard at a time

Skate to Relate is a positive youth development (PYD) program that uses skateboarding, art, and mentorship as positive and protective experiences to help mitigate the effects of adversity in at-promise youth.

Our Mission

Skate to Relate is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization with the mission to provide the necessary resources and support for marginalized and at-promise youth to engage in health-promoting activities that help mitigate the negative effects of adversity. We create safe and inclusive spaces where young people can build confidence, express themselves, develop meaningful relationships, and feel a sense of belonging when they are both on and off their skateboards.

Our Core Values

  • We believe in identifying natural talents and developing skills through a strengths based approach, rather than focusing on fixing weaknesses.

  • We believe in creating an environment that is supportive and predictable, where everyone feels protected physically, emotionally, and psychologically.

  • We strive to intentionally create a space where everyone can feel connected to something larger than themselves. This is something we believe can foster genuine relationships and create shared experiences that are meaningful.

  • We believe in affirming people’s identity exactly as they are and examining our biases intentionally and regularly.

  • We acknowledge the need for multiple avenues of self discovery through physical outlets and creativity by creating opportunities for engagement in meaningful activities.

  • We recognize and cultivate people’s inherent capacity to navigate adversity, adapt, and grow.