2024 Summary

Program Excellence
Picture this: detailed program descriptions, logic models, and evaluation criteria for each initiative. It's like giving our programs superhero capes, ensuring they're not just effective but also aligned with our mission to empower and uplift. 🚀

Skate Camp
In the world of nonprofit organizations, creating meaningful and diverse experiences is key to making a positive impact.

For our 2024 Skate Camp program, we provided not one but TWO weeklong sleepaway camp experiences - one at Camp Woodward and the other at Camp Reimagined - where campers not only enjoyed classic skateboarding activities but also learned valuable skills like knot tying, fishing, swimming, boating, sleeping outdoors, and engaging in arts and crafts.

Community Outreach
We made significant changes to our Legacy Program, now known as our Community Outreach Program, deepening and making more consistent our presence in NYC skateparks and in the skateboard community. 

​Our coach-led outreach programming has taken place throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and The Bronx.

Women & Girls Program
In 2024, we launched our Women & Girls Program, which provided weekly skate meetups and workshops. Led by program lead Pink Chisala, this program enabled our organization to create an all-ages beginner-friendly environment that promoted mentorship, skill-building, and intergenerational healing. 

Future Pathways
In addition to streamlining our Creative Careers panel series to include more educational, mentorship and networking opportunities, we revamped our Rider Development Program, which supports and promotes talented competitive skateboarders who are often most at-risk due to their singular focus on skateboarding at the expense of other developmental goals.

Led by program lead Leo Heinert, skaters spent 8 months meeting weekly at different skate parks and street spots throughout the 5 boroughs, with a special focus on Staten Island. Watch our full-length "Collaboration of the Boroughs" video part here!

Men's Mental Health
Our Men's Mental Health Program, which ran as a pilot in 2023, was led by program lead Frank Watkins as a full program between April - August 2024 to address the numerous issues and needs raised by men in the NYC skateboarding community. 

Harold Hunter Weekend
We celebrated our 17th annual Harold Hunter Weekend this year! Check out this recap video from a rainy but fun Harold Hunter Day XVII filmed and edited by A2Z Films.

Empowering Our Team
Behind every successful mission, there's a stellar team. With job descriptions and success criteria for each role, we're creating a powerhouse of excellence and growth among our dedicated team members. It's like watching a superhero team assemble! 💪

Staff
Frank Watkins, Leo Heinert, and Pink Chisala joined our team as Program Leads for our Men's Mental Health, Rider Development, and Women & Girls programs. We were also joined by coaches Ouhzie White and ​Camille Best!

Board
We happily invited Charlie Samuels to join our esteemed board of directors, bringing his own skills and networks to HHF.

Media