http://www.stokedmentoring.org/

I'm sure some of you have heard of them, but I wanted to bring to your attention the existance of Stoked Mentoring:
"Stoked Mentoring is a non profit action sports organization for "at risk" youth with the mission of developing Successful Teens with Opportunity, Knowledge, Experience, and Determination through the use of action sports, mentoring, and coaching.

Through hands-on partnerships with social service agencies, Stoked presents and oversees several programs yearly, including Snow Mentor (Snowboard Mentoring), Skate Mentor (Skateboard Mentoring) and Surf Mentor (Surf Mentoring). Responsible for developing the curriculum for each mentoring program/ season, Stoked recruits and trains program mentors and teachers/coaches, hand-matches mentor and mentee, manages the mentoring relationship for optimal results and oversees follow up post-season."

My good friend Jeff Gaites has been working here in NYC with Stoked for a little over a year and the program is really doing some great things. I'm not asking for anyone to give money (though it is always welcome) but to consider volunteering and helping to spread the word. Thanks.