Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What Is You Can Skate, Inc?
You Can Skate, Inc. is a Houston-area nonprofit dedicated to helping students stay connected to their school activities by removing financial barriers to participation. We support middle and high school students by covering costs such as participation fees, required gear, and meals tied to school-based extracurricular activities.
2. Who do you serve?
You Can Skate, Inc. Serves middle and high school students in the Houston metro area whose families face financial challenges that make participation in school-sponsored activities difficult.
3. What types of activities do you support?
You Can Skate, Inc. We support school-based extracurricular activities such as athletics, band, and other programs that require fees, equipment, or other participation-related expenses.
4. How does You Can Skate provide support to students?
You Can Skate, Inc. Provides the support that will help cover participation fees, purchasing required equipment, and providing meals tied to school activities. Assistance is coordinated with families, schools, and community partners.
5. Is there a cost for students or families to receive support?
No. Families do not pay to receive support through You Can Skate. Our programs are funded through donations, partnerships, and grants.
6. How can someone support You Can Skate?
Individuals and businesses can support You Can Skate through donations, sponsorships, in-kind contributions, and community partnerships. Visit our Get Involved page to learn more.
7. Are donations to You Can Skate tax-deductible?
Yes. You Can Skate, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Donations are used directly to remove participation barriers for students, including fees, gear, meals, and program-related expenses. Funds also support basic program operations needed to deliver services responsibly.
8. How are donations used by You Can Skate?
9. Do you accept in-kind donations?
Yes. We accept select in-kind donations such as meals, equipment, and supplies that directly support student participation. Please contact us to coordinate donations.
Schools and organizations interested in partnering with You Can Skate can reach out through our Partner With Us page to start a conversation.
10. How can schools or organizations partner with You Can Skate?
11. Can You Can Skate host pop-up events?
Yes. You Can Skate hosts community skating pop-up events designed to engage families, raise awareness, and generate support for student participation in school-based activities. These events are flexible and can be adapted to fit different community spaces.
12. Who can request or host a You Can Skate pop-up event?
Skating Pop-up events may be hosted in partnership with schools, community organizations, churches, and local businesses. Hosting opportunities are evaluated based on alignment with our mission, available space, and community impact.