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About Us
Our Motive
Skateboarding has always been more than just an activity. It’s a community and a form of self-expression. However, in the past it has been closely associated with substance abuse, consequently acting as a gateway into drug use for many teenagers. As members of this community, we’ve seen this struggle firsthand, among strangers and close friends. It’s frustrating to watch something as freeing as skateboarding be overshadowed by the normalization of drug use.
To redefine what skate culture stands for, we created Push Forward Project. Instead of being a path toward substance abuse, we believe skateboarding should be an escape from it. Our mission is to build a supportive community that gives skaters another option, rooted in connection and strength. Through outreach and awareness, we’re working to make skateboarding a force for positive change. Skaters aren’t the problem, a lack of support is. We’re here to change that.
Our Impact
Since launching in April 2025, Push Forward Project has been actively working to create positive change through community engagement and outreach. We've organized impactful events to connect with our community of skateboarders and support our Miami community. Here are some of the ways we’ve made a difference so far:
Community Support
We have worked on supporting our community with events like Hope For Hygiene, distributing essential care kits to those in need across Miami. We also hosted Meals & Water for Miami, serving food and water bottles to those in need.
Clothing Drives
We’ve hosted three clothing drives so far to give back to the community. In total, we've collected about 350+ pieces of clothing and clothing and 24 pairs of shoes. All donations went to the Lotus House, a Miami shelter for women and children in need.
Skate Community
At Lot 11 Skatepark, we've connected with the community through events like our Skate 4 Pizza event where we bought 10 pizzas for skaters at the park. The event wasn’t just about food, it was about creating moments of unity. This is what it means to push forward.
Our Team
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Our Vision
At Push Forward Project, we believe skateboarding should build people up, not break them down. Skate culture has left many people trapped in harmful substance abuse cycles.
Instead of skating being something negative and damaging, we want it to be a tool for growth and self-expression. We aim to shift the narrative, showing that skateboarding can be a path to strength, discipline, and a better future.
We see a world where skaters aren’t judged by stereotypes, but recognized for their passion and perseverance. Push Forward Project is here to prove that skateboarding doesn’t have to ruin lives. In reality, it can save them.
Transparency
As a newly recognized 501(c)(3) organization, The Push Forward Project, Inc. has not yet filed its first IRS Form 990. Our first annual filing will occur following the close of our initial fiscal year.