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2020 Fundraiser & Rail Jam Recap

This year JSAW brought the annual fundraiser together with our ski/snowboard rail jam at Help Boardshop. Just over 100 people attended including 52 riders who competed on the snowpark and skatepark. It was quite cold, but nothing we Minnesotans couldn't handle! The Brick Oven Pizza bus was baking some incredible pizza's and Caribou donated plenty of hot chocolate and coffee. The donors that attended were excited to see the ministry in action and hear them Read more…
By Jonny Nelson, ago

Volunteer Spotlight – Teresa Taylor

I have been married to my hubby Pete for 28 years. Our son Sam is 14 and loves skateboarding. I work full time as a national Licensing Supervisor for Coldwell Banker Realty and have my own Pampered Chef business as an Independent Consultant. My hobbies are cooking and baking, reading and watching Hallmark movies 🙂 I am passionate about bringing JOY to peoples’ lives and helping people reach their goals. I was raised in a Read more…

By Ann Kelly, ago

Rider Spotlight – Danny Wyant

My name is Danny Wyant. I attend Southview Middle School. I have an older brother and a twin sister. I love skateboarding, snowboarding and playing xbox with friends. Being a Christ follower means being kind and gentler to others and hoping for the best for them and others. To me, being a disciple means telling others God is on their side and willing to help them through what they are going through. I got contacted Read more…

By Ann Kelly, ago

Volunteer Spotlight – Mike Ashley, Board Member

Hi everyone. My name is Michael Ashley. I am the Area Director for TreeHouse, Bloomington.  I have been married 20 years and we have 3 kids: (Josh (15), Kate (12) and Luke (9). I enjoy design, reading and yard work. I am passionate about my wife, philanthropy and helping folks take next steps in their lives to do good in our communities. I became a follower of Jesus in 8th grade through the Pacific Garden Read more…

By Ann Kelly, ago

Rider Spotlight – Chader Burton

My name is Chader. I’m currently enrolled at Dunwoody in their electricians program. My hobbies mostly revolve around cars and skateboarding. I’ve been skateboarding for two years and I’ve been working on cars and racing ever since I was a kid. I got connected to JSAW by having friends that are a part of JSAW. They invited me to join them and I have been involved ever since. I have grown in my faith by Read more…

By Ann Kelly, ago

JSAW’s Response to Covid-19

During these difficult times of social distancing, we have never been more committed to carrying out our mission. JSAW is continually working to transform action sports culture by turning riders into disciples. It has been a very fast paced few weeks of continual changes and constant updates from both national and local governments. In light of all the changes, we wanted to share with you the measures we are taking to slow the spread of Read more…

By Ann Kelly, ago