Salad Days of Skateboarding is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, CA and operates around the world by visiting developing and underserved skateboarding communities, donating skateboard equipment, providing mentorship, and partnering with other local nonprofits to spread the gift of skateboarding. Founded by professional skateboarder, Nestor Judkins, and developed through years of traveling and connecting with skate communities around the world.
Their mission is to promote skateboarding as a vehicle to create community, break down barriers of economic inequality, racial and gender division, and provide a joyful respite from the pressure and difficulties of daily life through self expression.