The volunteer committee dedicated to getting this park built has taken many steps to get where it is today. Members include Richey Riggs, Kimberly Lepold, Brian and Charlene Sandlin, Dudley Caravalho and Cheri Sandlin. Each is an integral part of the official non-profit corporation known as Roots Advocates for Youth. This non-profit will fund, construct, and maintain the skatepark. Since its inception, the Tony Hawk Foundation has sought to foster lasting improvements in society, with an emphasis on serving underprivileged children. Through grants and other charitable donations, the foundation supports programs focused on the creation of public skateboard parks. The foundation favors projects that have strong community involvement, grassroots fundraising, and a base of support from the skaters, parents, law enforcement, and local leaders. Roots Advocates for Youth was started in early 2007 to help the community provide for itself and construct an exceptional youth recreational facility