Our Mission

To center youth leadership in bridging opportunity and wellness gaps through lifelong mentorship, outdoor adventure and social justice.

Our Vision

A world where every young person is confident, connected to community, and committed to advocating for a just and sustainable future.

Core Values

SOCIAL JUSTICE | We foster positive, productive, and practical conversations about important, systemic issues facing our community and how we can advocate for better health and opportunity outcomes.

COMMUNITY MENTORSHIP | We foster lifelong, positive and reciprocal relationships rooted in mutual empathy, respect and trust.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE | We connect to, explore and respect this land and its ancestors, develop the tenacity to master any new skills, and grow in resilience with each new challenge.

SERVICE | We utilize the power we have to make a difference through giving back and actively engaging in direct service to our community.

Our Goals

INNOVATE & REFINE OUR INITIATIVES | Expand existing social, mental and physical health & development opportunities for youth experiencing barriers to healing and success.

HARNESS & LEVERAGE OUR NETWORK | Invest in partner, community and network-wide relationships to engage human capital, improve awareness, and promote investment in shared organizational and program objectives.

CULTIVATE LONG-TERM FINNANCIAL STABILITY & FLEXIBILITY | Increase tSB’s financial stability, and our ability to prioritize low-cost access to high quality programs, through effective fundraising and intentional financial planning, management and reporting.

Read more about how we do what we do in our strategic plan!

Looking to share our mission with your networks? Community members and partners can use our 2025 tSB Partner Marketing Guidelines. For questions or approval, please email elaine@theserviceboard.org

History

In 1994, a young Seattle snowboarder lost his life due to a drug-related murder. Several community members saw his death as a call to action and worked to create a supportive space for young people to build resilience and explore the true meaning of community.

A year later, thanks to the leadership of our founders Thomas Goldstein, John Logic and Thomas Caldwell III; tSB opened its doors to high school students from across Seattle to provide a space where they could be heard, valued, and explore the true meaning of community through snowboarding, mentorship, social justice education, and public service.

Since then we have continued to adapt to the needs of our Greater Seattle community while maintaining our values as a youth-led organization. Our curriculum has evolved to examine the roots of oppression and find pathways to systemic change.