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The STOKED Gang Sign

STOKED is like a gang, but not really. Although we do have a gang like mentality. We initiate you to get into the program. We have your back. We look after you and we care about each other’s future. So it’s no surprise that we have our own sign.  How did this sign come to be? [...]

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Volcom Give Back Series T-Shirts for STOKED

We’re super proud to be collaborating on a T-shirt with Volcom. Buy Men’s Shirts and Women’s Shirts with a portion of the proceeds to benefit STOKED. 

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What’s the State Capital of New York?

If you answered Albany, you were correct!  I got the chance to visit Albany not too long ago. For years people have asked STOKED to expand to places like Washington DC, SF, Philly, San Diego, Hawaii, and Australia!  Quite honestly it’s challenging enough running New York and Los Angeles! The other part is that you [...]

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A Breath of Fresh Air

Sometimes the routine of life can be monotonous. Eat, sleep, work, eat, go home.  Luckily some of us have the means and opportunity to jet out of town and visit different cities. You come back energized and the change of pace adds more perspective to your life.  You got a breath of fresh air.  What about the [...]

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SURF Mentor – Remembering your first wave

Think of a girl who grows up with few options in the summer. She has no summer camps, family vacations, or a summer job. Instead she has a hot one bedroom apartment shared with her mom and two brothers, with only the city streets to wander. Now imagine that same girl spending her summer on [...]

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Joy Bryant visits Stoked New York

What does an actress who’s graced the pages of a fashion magazines have in common with Stoked? Snowboarding & Youth Development. Ever since expanding to Los Angeles in 2006, Joy has been supporting us…and Joy isn’t just your normal everyday supporter. She’s been snowboarding with our kids, given and raised money from sponsors, and she mentions [...]

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Stoked on Spring Spotlight: Tim Young & Brittany

Today’s Stoked on Spring Spotlight features the collaborative skate deck by Tim Young and Stoker Brittany. This deck, as well as 14 others that were also made by professional artist and youth pairs, will be available for bidding at the event’s silent auction along with several fine art pieces on May 16th at the Scholastic [...]

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Stoked on Spring Spotlight: Billi Kid & Taimir

Stoked on Spring, Stoked’s annual fundraiser on Wednesday, May 16th at the Scholastic Greenhouse, is less than one week away! Today’s Stoked on Spring Spotlight features the collaborative skate deck by Billi Kid and Stoker Taimir. This deck, as well as 14 others that were also made by professional artist and youth pairs, will be [...]

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Stoked on Spring Spotlight: John Gordon Gauld

Today’s Stoked on Spring Spotlight features the work of John Gordon Gauld, which was generously donated by Salomon Contemporary and the artist. John Gordon Gauld created a series of facial hair watercolor paintings from 2007 to 2011. The beard and mustache series was originally commissioned by Bergdorf Goodman for their windows showcasing the 2011 Men’s [...]

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Stoked on Spring Spotlight: Alice Mizrachi & Mennen

Continuing our countdown to Stoked on Spring, Stoked’s annual fundraiser that will take place on Wednesday, May 16th, at the Scholastic Greenhouse, today’s Stoked on Spring Spotlight features the collaborative skate deck by Alice Mizrachi and Stoker Mennen. This deck, as well as 14 others that were also made by professional artist and youth pairs, [...]

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