Tilly’s, Inc.,(“Tillys”), a destination specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men and women, recently hosted a community-first skateboarding giveback event at Center Greens Skatepark on Saturday, June 6 in partnership with Tillys Life Center, Super Skate Posse and The City of Anaheim, featuring professional skateboarder and Primitive co-founder Paul Rodriguez and his team. The event also included support from local youth organizations, including Project S.A.Y. (Support Anaheim’s Youth), and schools served by Tillys Life Center including Savanna High School and Magnolia High School.
On the heels of Mental Health Awareness Month, the event provided an uplifting experience for 100 students. Multiple studies have proven that skateboarding builds personal resilience, creates social connection and belonging and Tillys was excited to facilitate that experience through their partnership with Super Skate Posse, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting kids in underserved communities by providing access to skateboarding. The event was also supported by Primitive Skateboards, New Balance Numeric footwear and Independent Trucks, allowing each participant to receive a complete skateboard, skate shoes and a helmet in addition to a free skate lesson.
Following the lesson, the event opened to the public for an exciting professional skate demo from Paul Rodriguez, the Primitive Skate team and special guests: Antwuan Dixon, Dominick Walker and Tillys ambassador Ryan Townley.
Tillys continues to support and advocate for youth mental health awareness through community-driven events, intentional partnerships and ongoing conversations designed to empower young people on and off the board.
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About Tillys
Tillys is a destination specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men, young women, boys and girls with an extensive selection of Iconic global, emerging and proprietary brands rooted in active, outdoor and social lifestyle. They recently launched their ‘Discover Your Style’ campaign, redefining the brand by emphasizing the importance of personal style as a driving force towards confidence and mental wellness, fostering positivity, and spreading “California Shine.” Tillys is headquartered in Irvine, California and currently operates 220 stores across 32 states, as well as its website, www.tillys.com.
About Tilly’s Life Center
Tillys Life Center (TLC) is a transformative nonprofit at the forefront of addressing the urgent mental health crisis faced by today’s young people. Through strategic partnerships with educational institutions and community-based organizations in Southern California, TLC offers its “I Am Me” curriculum, equipping adolescents and young adults with critical life skills to develop a healthy identity and positive mindset, manage emotions, achieve personal and academic goals, foster strong relationships, and make responsible decisions—ultimately setting them on a path toward lasting success and overall well-being. For more information, visit tillyslifecenter.org  or follow us on Instagram: @tillyslifecenter.
About Super Skate Posse
Founded in 2020, Super Skate Posse’s mission is to provide access to the mental health benefits of skateboarding by removing the cost barrier of entry in underserved communities. The Posse does this by giving youths brand new, top of the line skateboard equipment, helmets, sneakers and lessons while creating bonds of friendship between kids of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and genders. By the end of 2026, SSP will have served over 6,000 youths across America. For more information, visit Superskateposse.org or follow us on Instagram: @SuperSkatePosse.
