At Flow State, we believe that education is a cornerstone of opportunity, empowerment, and equity — a pathway everyone deserves access to. Since the beaches of Los Angeles are part of the Flow State Wellness Tour, we wanted to create a way for Angelenos — and those connected to this community — to extend service directly within their own backyard.

A Place Called Home (APCH) is a community-based nonprofit in South Central Los Angeles dedicated to empowering youth through education, creativity, and whole-person support. Through after-school and summer programs, academic enrichment, mentorship, and college and career preparation, APCH helps young people thrive — rooted in the belief that your zip code should not determine your future. Together, we’re investing in access, dignity, and opportunity — and in the next generation’s ability to grow, learn, and lead. Read about it here:

https://apch.org/

Our work is inseparable from the water — from oceans and coastlines to lakes and freshwater waterways. These places are where we gather, heal, and reconnect with ourselves, our communities, and the natural world. Protecting them is not optional; it’s a responsibility.

Surfrider Foundation is a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches through community-powered action. From fighting plastic pollution and safeguarding water quality to advancing coastal protection and public beach access, Surfrider empowers local communities to care for the places they love — turning passion into measurable environmental impact.

By supporting Surfrider, Flow State Impact stands alongside water stewards working to ensure our coastlines and waterways remain clean, accessible, and alive — not just for today, but for generations to come. Read more here: https://www.surfrider.org/

The Purple Leash Project is a collaborative initiative led by Purina and the nonprofit RedRover to support domestic violence survivors and their pets. Many people escaping abusive situations delay leaving or stay in danger because they can’t take their beloved animals with them. The Purple Leash Project works to change that by helping expand the number of pet-friendly domestic violence shelters, awarding grants for renovations, providing training and resources, and raising awareness so survivors don’t have to choose between their safety and the safety of their pets.

Photo credit: Purple Leash Project

Free Wheelchair Mission is a humanitarian, faith-based nonprofit that designs and manufactures cost-efficient, durable wheelchairs for developing countries around the world.

In collaboration with a network of like-minded partners, Free Wheelchair Mission has distributed more than 1.5 million wheelchairs to people living with disabilities in 95 developing countries around the world, providing renewed dignity, independence, freedom, and joy through the gift of mobility, at no cost to the recipient.

Photo credit: Free Wheelchair Mission.

AmpSurf is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that brings the healing power of the ocean to people with disabilities through adaptive surf therapy and clinics. Founded by Marine Corps veteran and adaptive surf pioneer Dana Cummings, AmpSurf helps participants of all ages and ability levels focus on what they can do by riding waves, building confidence, and connecting with community in the water. “Surfing isn’t just about riding waves,” Dana says — “it’s about discovering that you’re capable of more than you ever believed.” Through free clinics, equipment, and trained volunteers, AmpSurf has empowered thousands and inspired adaptive surf programs around the world.

Read about them here: https://www.ampsurf.org/

Life Rolls On Foundation is a nonprofit founded by world-champion adaptive surfer Jesse Billauer that uses epic surf, skate, and fish events to help people living with disabilities improve their quality of life. Believing adaptive sports can open up infinite possibilities beyond any disability, Life Rolls On hosts events like They Will Surf Again across the country—bringing community, confidence, joy, and shared experience to adaptive athletes and their families. The foundation’s work has touched hundreds of thousands of lives and celebrates the idea that life truly rolls on regardless of circumstance.

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Groundswell Community Project is a global nonprofit surf therapy organization that harnesses the healing power of the ocean to support trauma recovery, community connection, and emotional wellbeing. Grounded in trauma-informed, somatic, and eco-therapy-based practices, Groundswell creates safe, inclusive surf therapy experiences and programs that help individuals build resilience, connection, and joy through the water and community. They also support a global network of facilitators and partners, offer training, and advocate for surf therapy as a holistic approach to healing across mental health, ocean health, and collective care.

Photo credit: Groundswell Community Project

Project Surf Camp is a nonprofit surf camp in Morro Bay, California, dedicated to supporting children, adults, and families with special needs through immersive ocean experiences. Using surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and beach activities as powerful modalities for growth, Project Surf Camp helps participants build self-confidence, self-esteem, social skills, physical fitness, and independence in a supportive, joyful environment. With trained specialists, volunteers, and minimal fees designed to keep participation accessible, their work creates opportunities for connection, empowerment, and play in a space where individuals can stretch beyond fear into freedom.

Photo credit: Project Surf Camp