Partnerships and sponsors
Our skateboarding nonprofit partners and sponsors
From local organizations to national skate brands, our partners help make free skateboarding lessons for kids in Toledo possible through donations, grants, gear, and hands-on support.
Supporting a skateboarding nonprofit in Toledo
This work grows through donations, equipment, and community partnership
As one of the growing skateboarding nonprofits focused on youth development, our mission is powered by collaboration. Through skateboard donations, equipment support, community partnerships, and youth program funding, we are able to run the I Can program and help kids build confidence, resilience, and life skills through skateboarding.
- Skateboard donations and safety gear
- Community partnerships and shared space
- Youth program funding and grants
- Hands-on support from brands and local leaders
Why these partnerships matter
Every partner helps expand access for Toledo youth
These partnerships help us provide free skateboarding lessons, build safe skate environments, offer mentorship and life skills, and expand access to underserved communities.
Featured supporters
Organizations, brands, and community leaders helping build the mission
We are incredibly grateful for every organization that has supported On-Deck Alliance through facilities, funding, mentorship, event support, and skateboard resources.
Frederick Douglass Community Association
Foundational support through facilities, staff support, and deep community connection.
City of Toledo Youth Services
A 2023 youth programming grant helped launch and expand the I Can program.
DUBS Foundation
Ramp building, event support, and curriculum leadership from day one.
Advocate Skateworks
Industry relationships that helped secure decks, shoes, and key student gear.
Pizza Cat Toledo
Event support and community care, including food for fundraisers and gatherings.
Nuclear Skate Cult
Events, mentorship, and local skate culture support rooted in Toledo.
More community partners
Additional supporters helping with gear, events, and student experience
From regional skate shops to equipment makers and creative partners, these collaborators help make the work more durable and more real for students.
Steez LLC
Local skate brand support through prizes, events, and youth-focused investment.
Lavish Hardware
Hardware and event support that helps shape meaningful experiences.
Modern Skate Shop
Regional support that strengthens fundraising and cross-city relationships.
Just Skateboarding
Local knowledge, gear, and ongoing support rooted in the Toledo skate scene.
Ryno's Skate Shop
Contest support and expanded reach into nearby skate communities.
Lil Jawns Skateboard Rails
Authentic skater-owned support for events and hands-on skate experiences.
Vans
Shoes, apparel, and more than 100 skateboard decks that directly helped students.
Printed on a Lark
Hands-on workshops and fundraising support connected to real-world skills.
Smollie Skateboard Co.
Training tools that help beginners build confidence and control.
Keen Ramps
Ramps and ledges used in regular sessions to create safer practice environments.
Indo Board
Balance trainers that support coordination and foundational skill development.
Donate skateboards near Toledo, Ohio
New and gently used gear can directly support youth access
The On-Deck Alliance accepts skateboard donations to support free youth programs. Every complete board, deck, truck, wheel set, helmet, or pair of skate shoes helps remove barriers for students learning in a safe and structured environment.
- Complete skateboards
- Decks, trucks, wheels, and hardware
- Helmets and safety gear
- Skate shoes and apparel
- Drop-off support through the Frederick Douglass Center in Toledo
Support our skateboarding nonprofit
There are multiple ways to help build what comes next
You can support our mission through skateboard donations, sponsorships, event partnerships, and volunteering. Together, we can keep building one of the most impactful skateboarding nonprofits in the region.
- Skateboard donations
- Sponsorships
- Event partnerships
- Volunteering
Start a conversation
Let's build something meaningful together
Tell us whether you are considering sponsorship, equipment support, program collaboration, or a skateboard donation, and we will follow up.