Each youth participant is paired with a dedicated mentor for one year, who works to establish a bond and help the teen overcome obstacles through skating, surfing, and snowboarding. Stoked also offers an after school program geared toward career development, and a workshop called “Stoked Sistas,” which boosts girls’ confidence by getting them on a board. The work of Executive Director Larosiliere and co-founder Sal Masekela have racked up a ton of sponsors including Zoo York and ESPN, and several partner schools throughout NY and LA. Check out the organization’s promo video below, and visit their website to find out how you can contribute your time.

Stoked Mentoring Video from stokedmentoring on Vimeo.