be the groundswell
Give the gift of healing and help create a more connected, resilient, and inclusive world.
Why Give?
Our participants come carrying invisible weight — trauma, grief, anxiety, isolation.
At Groundswell, we create space for healing to begin in the body and take root in community. Using somatic therapy, trauma-informed care, and intentional connection, we help underrepresented individuals regulate their nervous systems, build emotional resilience, and reclaim a sense of belonging — in themselves, in each other, and in nature.
Your gift creates space for transformation — and helps redefine how healing happens.
Your Support Powers
Grassroots, Community-led Surf Therapy
Scholarships for Underrepresented Communities
Research and Advocacy for Surf Therapy
Training & Support for Facilitators and Organizations
Other Ways To Give
Employer Matching Gifts
Double your impact! Use the tool below to see if your employer matches donations.
DONOR ADVISED FUND
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple, flexible way to support Groundswell with long-term impact. If you have a DAF through Fidelity, Schwab, or BNY Mellon, you can donate directly using the secure DAF Direct portal below.
Gear Donations
100% of our Surf Gear is donated.
Your surf gear can spark transformation. Whether brand new or gently used, your donation helps equip participants while reducing ocean waste and supporting our community programs. We are in need of:
Wetsuites (all sizes)
Rashguards
Soft tops and soft SUPs
Pop-up tents
Surf racks, leashes, fins, booties
Shop to Support
Your generous donation not only helps us continue our mission of healing and empowering through surfing, but it also brings a special gift to say thank you for being part of this community.
Be the Wave That Heals
Every dollar, every board, every act of generosity moves us closer to a world where everyone belongs — in the lineup and in their own bodies.