Skateboards For Hope
This project we is inspired by Skateboards For Hope, an international organization started by our friend Betty Esperanza. Skateboard For Hope collects, repairs, and donates skateboards to underserved communities around the world. Used skateboard equipment is also donated to schools and artist so it can be recycled into Arts & Crafts and woodworking. G.S.P. would like to bring this effort to our community in Greenville and the surrounding area. We would also like this campaign to include donating new skateboards annually at Christmas. Even the smallest donating such as a used deck or set of wheels will help with this project.
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Skateboards For Hope International
Why Skateboards?
Skateboarding is used as a tool to give socioeconomically disadvantaged children the opportunity to achieve their goals and rise above poverty. We use skateboarding with three actions: reuse, recycle, and revolutionize.
Our mission is crucial
The practice of skateboarding is a powerful tool to support our children’s wellbeing and self-development. By donating skateboards, children can practice skateboarding, foster valuable life skills, and belong to a safe and loving community. With educational projects, we motivate and encourage them to become community-engaged leaders.
What we do
At Skateboards for Hope, we initiate actionable projects such as donating skateboards, implementing skateboard art projects in schools, develop workshops about inclusion and anti-bullying, generate philanthropic community engagement and much more.
Nurtures confidence
Skateboarding encourages children to be healthy, active leaders because it benefits their physical and mental capacities.
Fosters inclusivity
Skateboarding develops a growth mindset; as children push their limits, they realize that anything is possible by learning problem-solving and perseverance.
Motivates youth
Skateboarding embraces universal values such as human rights, inclusion, trust and community.
Creates communities
Driving positive social change, skateboarding connects youth to a global network which encourages them to contribute to their communities.
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