Rolling Toward Purpose, Skating Toward Legacy
Where Wheels Meet Wellness
FLY Skates Foundation, Inc. programs blend roller skating with mentorship to create spaces where healing, growth, and community flourish throughout the DMV area, Florida, and beyond. From youth workshops to elder recognition, we build bridges across generations through movement and connection in Metro DC, Orlando, and other communities nationwide. Each program centers BIPOC experiences while remaining open to all who seek to learn, grow, and give back to their local skating community.
First Love Yourself - Share Knowledge, And Together Everyone Serves
Mentorship Through Movement
Veteran-led mentoring pairs BIPOC youth with experienced skaters, building confidence and life skills through culturally-affirming movement and guidance.
Youth + Senior Engagement Program
Intergenerational gatherings bridge age gaps, creating spaces where wisdom flows between elders and youth through shared movement and meaningful connection.
Wellness on Wheels™ Program
Mobile mental health program bringing skating as healing directly to communities, teaching emotional regulation and stress relief through guided movement practice.
Roots That Keep Rolling
FLY Skates Foundation empowers youth and communities through skating-based mentorship, wellness initiatives, and cultural preservation programs that promote leadership, resilience, and personal growth. Founded by Dr. Laurant "Drelġé" Jolly, our story begins with 30+ years of military service, education, and skating culture. We honor Black skating traditions while creating new pathways for youth, veterans, and elders to find strength through movement. Our foundation stands as part of the wider Drelġé Legacy Universe™, connecting skating to education, storytelling, and community transformation.
Power The Movement
Your support turns wheels into instruments of change for underserved communities across the country. Whether you donate, volunteer, or sponsor a young skater, you join a legacy of healing that rolls forward for generations.
Part of the Drelġé Legacy Universe™
FLY Skates Foundation, Inc. is part of the Drelġé Legacy Universe™, an ecosystem of organizations dedicated to leadership development, cultural storytelling, and community empowerment through movement, education, and mentorship.
Mission-Aligned Entities
- Drelġé Legacy Group LLC – Strategic consulting and intellectual property development
- Drelġé Media LLC – Podcasting, storytelling, and media production
- F.L.Y. Skates LLC – Leadership-based skating training and events
- FLY Skates Foundation, Inc. – Nonprofit programs focused on youth development, wellness, and mentorship
Supporting Infrastructure
Envisions REI LLC – Real estate and asset management supporting long-term ecosystem sustainability
This integrated structure allows the Drelġé ecosystem to combine mission-driven programming with sustainable infrastructure, ensuring long-term community impact and organizational stability.
Board & Governance
President – Dr. Laurant “Drelġé” Jolly
Secretary – Dr. Jeffrey Weaver
Treasurer – Rochelle Overstreet
The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight, governance, and fiduciary accountability to ensure alignment with the mission, compliance standards, and long-term sustainability of FLY Skates Foundation, Inc.