Skate Culture: Social Impact:
Step into the world of 4DWN, an extraordinary blend of skateboarding culture and social impact, established in 2015 by influential skaters Mike Crum and Rob Cahill. What began as an organization and facility rooted in skateboarding has blossomed into a powerful service-driven community and resilience hub, catering to the needs of countless kids and families each week. Beyond the thrills of skateboarding, 4DWN has embraced a higher calling – creating upward mobility opportunities and distributing thousands of pounds of healthy food in a circular, closed-loop fashion.
For the team at 4DWN, skate culture is more than just a hobby; it’s a way of life. It signifies a love for challenges and a passion for taking action. With an open mindset and a spirit of learning, they celebrate ingenuity, resilience, and inclusion. Fueled by an innate sense of hope, they constantly strive to surpass limitations and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
At the core of everything they do are shared values that foster a unique sense of community. While the values themselves may not be entirely unique, the vibrant and diverse community that has grown around them certainly is.
Initially driven by the desire to give back to the skateboarding culture that shaped them, 4DWN evolved into a much grander mission: How can skaters harness their innovative, action-prone, and open approach to make a positive impact in the world around them? Embracing the ethos of skateboarding – always aiming for better, bigger, faster, and further – 4DWN has expanded its reach. What once seemed exclusive has now become completely inclusive. Applying the same tenacity that defines skateboarding, they tackle the challenges faced by local kids and families, aided by their exceptional community of volunteers, partners, and supporters.
Today, 4DWN stands as a service-driven community, operating a truly unique facility in the heart of South Dallas. On one hand, it serves as an international destination for top skaters and skate companies from around the globe. On the other hand, it acts as a resource hub in one of the nation’s largest food and infrastructure deserts.
At 4DWN, skateboarding is more than just a sport; it’s a vehicle for positive change. Join the movement and witness firsthand how the power of action and inclusion can transform lives and empower communities. Discover the boundless possibilities that arise when skate culture meets social impact at 4DWN.
