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Blog & Events

A more visual archive of the stories, updates, and community moments shaping the work around ODA.

Community Events and milestones.

Mentorship Stories from the ground.

Youth voice What growth looks like.

I CAN 2026 Summer Kickoff

Registration is open for the I CAN Program's 2026 summer session. Join us at Collins Park on May 17th for orientation day — meet your coache...

Kick off spring with ODA's annual Spring Skate Jam! Open to all ages and skill levels — whether you're just learning to ollie or you're a se...

The Toledo Concrete Classic returned for another incredible year, drawing over 90 skaters from across Northwest Ohio and beyond. Four age di...

This past December, ODA partnered with four local businesses and two corporate sponsors to run our biggest board giveaway yet. Over two days...

Our Winter Board Drive brought the Toledo skateboarding community together on a cold February afternoon to give back to the youth who need i...

2025 was the biggest year in the I CAN Program's history. We ran sessions at four Toledo parks across eight weeks this summer, serving 68 yo...