We work with local service partners to get bikes to the adults and kids who need them most. We depend on donations and volunteers to continue the cycle, and we sell bikes to pay the bills. We include a helmet, lights, and a lock with each bike that we donate.
Adult bikes donated
Holiday Bikes for Kids donated
Volunteer hours served
Walk-in repairs completed
“We had a mother with four teenage children come into shelter in October. When the children came into shelter they were quiet and fearful. As soon as the teens saw the bikes in our back yard their faces lit up and they immediately jumped on the bikes and rode around. While the kids were riding our Children’s Advocate was able to talk with them and begin to build a sense of trust.
“After leaving shelter the teens’ mom contacted our Children’s Advocate and asked if there was any way Project Safe could provide bikes for her children for Christmas. BikeAthens generously donated a beautiful bike for each of the four children. Dropping the bikes off for the children was a highlight of the Christmas season for Project Safe staff. The looks on the teens’ faces when they saw their new bikes was absolutely priceless, and we have our partnership with BikeAthens to thank for that.”
“One of our clients, who has been coming to the Sparrow’s Nest for years, is determined to get his life back together after struggling with addiction. He got a job at the poultry plant, but he had no form of transportation. Thankfully, we were able to request a bike for him and now he has a way to make it to work on time. It is a huge asset in his life and will help him on the path to improving his future.”
“As a staff member at Action Ministries, I see people in need every single day. Sometimes we are able to meet those needs, and sometimes we don’t have the resources. Through partnering with Bike Athens, we are able to meet the needs of our client partners with transportation issues quickly.
“One specific situation I remember was a client partner had a job about 10 miles away and his car broke down. He came in and asked if there was anything we could do so that he wouldn’t lose his job. He had been walking to and from work for about a week and it was just too difficult on him, as he was in his 50’s. We referred him to BikeAthens, and within a week and a half his bike was delivered and presented to him. He was teary and at a loss for words. He continually told me that he felt as though he owed me something, and it was my honor to tell him he did not.
“It’s stories like these where I know Bike Athens is participating in keeping the low income community afloat and allowing them to have resources to enhance their quality of life.”
“Y’all have been fantastic. You gave me a bike four years ago and replaced it when I needed a new one. I need my knees replaced so every step I don’t have to walk is less pain for me.”
“I don’t know how much more I can thank you, you’ve done so much for me, God bless.”
“It helps me a lot man. A real, real lot.”
“Thanks so much, that bike is my A to B.”
