Trinidad Youth Find Safety, Strength, and Support at Skateland

June 24th, 2025

When Skateland in Trinidad, Colorado, faced closure, Jaime Johnson refused to let local youth lose their only safe space. Once homeless herself, Jaime rallied the community, raised the money, and reopened the doors. Now, with help from Uprise, she creates a place where young people feel seen, speak out, and stay strong against tobacco. This is how one woman’s fight turned into a movement.