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DIY SPIRIT. CREW ENERGY. COMMUNITY IMPACT.

We believe skateboarding builds stronger, healthier communities. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Cowtown S.K.A.T.E. expands access to the physical, mental, and social health benefits of skateboarding by providing resources, education, and support to underserved youth.

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DO IT WITH YOUR CREW

THE HEART OF SKATEBOARDING IS COMMUNITY!

From day one, skateboarding has thrived on a DIY ethos of imagination, determination, and resilience that has turned curb cuts into ramps, and obstacles into opportunities. But every skater knows that DIY really means Do It With Your Crew! 

Skateboarding unites people from all walks of life around creativity, exploration, and achievement. That's why our mission is simple: to build community, create opportunities, and support skaters of every background.

our strategy

We advance our mission through three areas of impact, supported by two drivers of growth.

AREAS OF IMPACT

GEAR

INFRASTRUCTURE

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Expanding youth access to the health benefits of skateboarding through direct gear giveaway, helping to overcome the economic barrier to entry

Working with cities and communities to add entry-level skate amenities to neighborhood parks, creating safe places where skateboarding and community come alive

COMMUNITY

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Community building through educational programs and events that strengthen neighborhoods by building connections and providing support

DRIVERS OF GROWTH

PARTNERSHIPS

Collaborating with cities, nonprofits, and local leaders to expand our impact

FUNDRAISING

Generating diverse revenue streams that grow our mission by sustaining our initiatives

IMPACT AT A GLANCE

HOW YOU CAN HELP

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WHY SKATEBOARDING MATTERS

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Physical Health Benefits

Skateboarding fights diabetes and develops balance, endurance, and coordination

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Mental Health Benefits

Skateboarding builds confidence, heals trauma, and prevents cognitive decline

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Social Health Benefits

Skateboarding forms a community of diverse individuals around a mutual interest 

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