In 1989 Joe Roberts aka The Skidrow CEO left Vancouver’s downtown eastside behind him and went on to recovery, school and success in business. Today as a volunteer Joe shares his journey with youth everywhere on the dangers of making poor choices and the life it can lead to.

The Shoeboogieman Foundation (named after Joe’s street alias) is dedicated to helping educate and empower young people to live their dreams and avoid the mistakes that can lead to homelessness and addiction.

Important when considering any speaker is their past track record.

Click on the links below to see PDF copies of Joe’s testimonials.

Schools:

Apex 1   Apex 2   Apex 3  Port Moody   Seycove  YDC   Hatzic 

Pacific Academy   FV Adventist     Elgin Park   KLASS   Kwayhquitlum MS  

Students:

The Young Voice

Youth1      Youth2    Youth3    Youth4    Youth5    Youth6   Youth7

 The Media:

The Vancouver Province   Macleans Magazine   Canadian Business   Toronto Star   40under40

Ontario Premier’s Award   The BC Courage to Comeback Award  E&Y2003   Belleville News

Salvation Army Grand Opening

Community Support:

Boys&Girls   Cadets   City in Focus   FGTA   Parents Forever   UGM   Salvation Army  

Health Minister   GordonCampbell   United Way  VARC   Tri Cities   Focus   GreenGrass

Businesses:

Business Testimonials   Freedom55   Police Leadership   Homelife2   JI  David Ash  

TD Bank   Scotia Bank   VBT   CSMPS    Commonwealth   Abbotsford   IMF   New Media BC

TAB   Vancouver Gyro Club   Ward55   Calgary Chamber    Calgary Chamber 2    Calgary Flames