Belonging to the ocean, urban kids are changed by the waves

Surfing is the access to an ocean of opportunity, according to Maui Goodbeer, founder of StreetWaves in Miami Beach. Since 2008, non-profit StreetWaves has put underserved youth on buses, taken them to the beach – often for the first time! – to learn to swim and surf. And this connection to the awesome water-world encourages awareness about the environment and the value in their own lives. The sea transforms the kids’ lives. Our podcast correspondent, Travis Thomas from Live Yes, And chats with Maui and learns what inspired him to begin his life-work, and what continues to fulfill him.

Want to start a chapter of StreetWaves where you are? Connect with Maui right here: info@streetwaves.org

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