Fundraising Goal: $1,000

$675 raised from 27 unique donors
Verified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Delaware First Skate

Organization Mission:

Our mission is to empower individuals through the joys of roller skating while fostering mental health and well-being. We do this by providing roller skate lessons, community events, stage performances and other inclusive programming. We believe in the transformative benefits roller skating offers to the youth and their families.

Support Delaware First Skate and its mission to provide kinship, physical fitness, and mental well-being through roller skating.
About Delaware First Skate, Inc.

OUR WHY
Roller skating offers an alternative to negative influences such as peer pressure, gang involvement, or substance abuse that are prevalent in some inner-city communities. By providing a positive and enjoyable activity that appeals to a wide range of individuals, roller skating offers an alternative social scene and lifestyle choice, diverting individuals away from harmful behaviors associated with violence. By encouraging the use of parks, recreational facilities, and other public spaces for roller skating activities, communities can reclaim and revitalize these spaces, reducing opportunities for illicit activities and promoting positive social interactions. 

Roller skating is an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise, helping to strengthen the heart and improve circulation. Engaging in physical activity releases endorphins, which are natural mood elevators, helping to reduce stress and anxiety. Skating can also improve cognitive function, memory, and focus.

WHO DO WE SERVE?
Year to date we have served over 50 families since being found in 2023. Our youth programs serve ages 6-17 and all other programming is open to all ages. 

OUR PROGRAMS
Roller Skate Academy:
is a program designed to provide  roller skaters with a professional curriculum exposing them to several roller skate dance disciplines. The program intermingles roller skating and performing arts giving the participants the opportunity to perform before an audience.

Roller Skate Anatomy & Engineering: is a program designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the engineering principles behind roller skate design and functionality. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design, build, and optimize roller skates for various purposes.

Roller Skate Health & Fitness: is a designed to combine the joy of roller skating with a structured fitness regimen to promote physical activity, improve cardiovascular health, enhance muscular strength and endurance, and boost overall well-being.

HOW TO HELP
You can make a difference by making a donation to support our cause. Every contribution helps us further our mission and positively impact the lives of those we serve. Your support is truly appreciated and makes a meaningful difference. 

$50 will provide water and snacks for youth programs.

$100 will provide a youth member with their own pair of roller skates. 

$300 will provide uniforms for performances. 

$1000 will contribute to community events.

Organization Details

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Name:
Delaware First Skate, Inc.

EIN: 93-2355090

Counties Served: New Castle

Office Locations: Wilmington

Sectors: Community Improvement, Mental Health & Crisis Prevention, Recreation & Sports, Youth Development

Recent Donations

  • Clarissa Luckett
    (in honor of Mimie Hamlin)
    $100
  • Lillian Oliver $20
  • Jacory Hamlin $5
  • Vandrick Hamlin ---
  • Kalima Ahmad $10
  • Newton Felton $10
  • Anonymous ---
  • Trena Coleman $25
  • Danielle Davis $100
  • Teresa Oliver Bell $10