Bringing skateboarding to Maine’s youth.
Bringing skateboarding to Maine’s youth.
Skate to Relate creates safe and inclusive spaces where young people can build confidence, express themselves, and develop meaningful relationships through skateboarding.
Skate to Relate creates safe and inclusive spaces where young people can build confidence, express themselves, and develop meaningful relationships through skateboarding.
The Problem
Kids face hardship.
Sports help, but many kids lack access.
1 in 5
kids in Maine have two or more adverse childhood experiences.
1 in 3
kids in underserved communities, nationally, lack a safe place to play.
Skate to Relate is an evidence-based, therapeutic skateboarding program working to mitigate the effects of adverse childhood experiences and provide local youth with places to play.
Regardless of income, gender identity, religion, or ethnic background, all children and adolescents deserve equal access to health-promoting activities that are engaging, self-expressive, and act as protective factors for overall healthy growth and development.
Our Impact So Far
In three years, we’ve served over 30 youth, partnered with one school, and built relationships with over 7 community partners.
We’re just getting started.
30
skateboards provided
80%
kids reported improved wellbeing
3:1
youth to mentor ratio
Want to get involved?
For Skaters
From mentorship to internal operations, we have a ton of volunteer opportunities.
For Community Organizations
If you’re a nonprofit who wants a joint event or a business who wants to support us, we love expanding our community.
For Schools
If you’re a school or educator who likes what we do, we might be able to start a Skate to Relate chapter at your school. Reach out.
