Vision:
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Provide bikes and education to kids in need and develop critical programming to support disadvantaged communities in North Austin.
Our goals:
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Grow and expand our non-profit programs to serve the North Austin area and surrounding communities.
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Partner with schools and other social service organizations to provide their kids free bikes.
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Establish internship programs for students with learning and or communications barriers (we have ties to special education and deaf ed. programs) to teach bike mechanical, tool, and shop skills.
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Provide a space for motivated volunteers to lend their skills and knowledge for this cause.
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Promote cycling and awareness in the greater North Austin area, and complement existing cycling initiatives.
How we get there:
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Acquire funds through fundraising and grants to set up a non-profit bike shop with dedicated space to in North Austin to increase the rate and quality of programming.
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Set up our space to receive bike and/or part donations to fix bikes, so we can reach as many kids as quickly as possible through partner organizations.
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Paid teaching position(s) to efficiently manage teaching programs, and make our internships effective.
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Paid or volunteer coordinator position(s) to manage community volunteers and focus efforts where they can make the most impact.
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Initiate community events (neighborhood rides, bicycle grocery runs, repair clinics, etc.) to inspire kids to ride their bikes.