16-year-old Zyshawn Gibson snowboards with Hoods to Woods Foundation, a nonprofit promoting snowboarding to inner-city youth.

16-year-old Zyshawn Gibson snowboards at Big Snow American Dream thanks to Hoods to Woods Foundation, a nonprofit in NY & NJ that promotes snowboarding to inner-city children. In 15 years, the organization has helped hundreds of underserved youth like Gibson find a new interest and outlet. Co-founder Omar Diaz estimates the program keeps kids "out of the house" and away from dangerous streets.

June 19, 2024
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