Founded 2007
About Roots Advocates for Youth became a non-profit in -order to build a skatepark in North Kohala. Our mission to provide an exceptional youth skateboard facility is just the begining of our goal to provide traditional and modern recreation opportunities.
Company Overview (2007)This rural community rallied up a dedicated committee ,formed a non-profit ,applied for and recieved a $ 10,000 grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation which targets specific projects that are comprised of youth at risk in rural or low income communities.
This dedicated group is comprised of skilled tradesmen,whom specialize in the construction of in ground, concrete skateparks , alongside de…See More
Mission To foster lasting improvements in society with a focus on youth recreational opportunties,mentorship,and a healthy positive lifestyle.
Products Our first project will be to construct an 18,000 square foot concrete skatepark in Kapa’au Hawaii.

The next project will be to put a roof over the same skatepark to enable its use to 365 days of the year and to provide an exceptional venue for youth to not only recreate ,but also to create art ,music, and to mentored in a number of crafts and trades offered by skilled local members of the community.

Formed in January of 2007, Roots Advocates for Youth is an official non-profit organization that focuses on providing lasting improvements in society with an emphasis on helping children, and creating a safe, modern, and controlled recreational environment for children and their families. Roots Skatepark committee is dedicated to planning, designing, fundraising, constructing and maintaining a 13,000 square foot, in ground, concrete recreational facility for the youth of Kohala. The construction team is lead by two members of the skatepark committee. Brian Sandlin of Abstract Pools and Masonry has over nine years experience in design and construction of in-ground concrete skateparks and has completed over 30 such facilities on the mainland of the  United States, Grand Caymans, Caribbean, and closer to home here in Hawaii and on Oahu.

 

Continue reading →