Rolling Toward Purpose, Skating Toward Legacy
Where Wheels Meet Wellness
F.L.Y. Skates Foundation programs blend roller skating with mentorship to create spaces where healing, growth, and community flourish throughout the DMV area, Florida, and beyond. From youth workshops to elder recognition, we build bridges across generations through movement and connection in Metro DC, Orlando, and other communities nationwide. Each program centers BIPOC experiences while remaining open to all who seek to learn, grow, and give back to their local skating community.
First love yourself, share knowledge, and together everyone serves
Mentorship Through Movement
Veteran-led mentoring pairs BIPOC youth with experienced skaters, building confidence and life skills through culturally-affirming movement and guidance.
Youth + Senior Engagement Program
Intergenerational gatherings bridge age gaps, creating spaces where wisdom flows between elders and youth through shared movement and meaningful connection.
Wellness on Wheels™ Program
Mobile mental health program bringing skating as healing directly to communities, teaching emotional regulation and stress relief through guided movement practice.
Roots That Keep Rolling
Founded by Dr. Laurant "Drelġé" Jolly, our story begins with 30+ years of military service, education, and skating culture. We honor Black skating traditions while creating new pathways for youth, veterans, and elders to find strength through movement. Our foundation stands as part of the wider Drelġé Legacy Universe™, connecting skating to education, storytelling, and community transformation.
Power The Movement
Your support turns wheels into instruments of change for underserved communities across the country. Whether you donate, volunteer, or sponsor a young skater, you join a legacy of healing that rolls forward for generations.