Freewheelin Community Bikes
www.freewheelinbikes.orgFreewheelin' Community Bikes (FCB) connects youth with skills for life over a shared passion for the bicycle. We envision a stronger, healthier, more connected city. One bike, one youth, one relationship at a time, we are transforming Indianapolis into a city where bikes provide access to better lives. We serve ages 10-18 in our educational programs, and young adults ages 16-22 in employment programs with a primary focus on under-resourced youth. We provide accessible bicycles and teach youth life and leadership skills that improve their physical and mental well-being. We believe in: The worth and gifts of each person to enrich the world; Bicycling as accessible transportation for recreation, employment, and healthy living; The importance of positive youth/adult mentorship; Empowering youth as leaders who give back to their communities; Lifelong learning, resiliency and persistence; Positive neighborhood and community connections; Making bicycling accessible and affordable; and, Being welcoming to people of all backgrounds, abilities, and incomes. FCB uses a continuum of programs to develop youth: 1. Earn-a-Bike: In our signature program, youth learn the values of problem-solving, self-motivation, safety, and 2. working together while learning to care for their earned bicycle. 2. Youth Apprenticeship: Youth refine employability skills and advanced bicycle mechanics while teaching entry-level classes, refurbishing bikes, and providing customer service. 3. Youth Cycling Team: Recreational and competitive cycling activities introduce youth to riding, safety, health and fitness skills. 4. Open Shop: Practice self-sufficiency and learn advanced mechanics skills. Our retail store provides job opportunities and serves as a learning lab for older youth. It offers affordable bikes and service, and provides a retail anchor in an otherwise depressed neighborhood by attracting customers from the greater metro area, keeping earned revenue in the community.
Read moreFreewheelin' Community Bikes (FCB) connects youth with skills for life over a shared passion for the bicycle. We envision a stronger, healthier, more connected city. One bike, one youth, one relationship at a time, we are transforming Indianapolis into a city where bikes provide access to better lives. We serve ages 10-18 in our educational programs, and young adults ages 16-22 in employment programs with a primary focus on under-resourced youth. We provide accessible bicycles and teach youth life and leadership skills that improve their physical and mental well-being. We believe in: The worth and gifts of each person to enrich the world; Bicycling as accessible transportation for recreation, employment, and healthy living; The importance of positive youth/adult mentorship; Empowering youth as leaders who give back to their communities; Lifelong learning, resiliency and persistence; Positive neighborhood and community connections; Making bicycling accessible and affordable; and, Being welcoming to people of all backgrounds, abilities, and incomes. FCB uses a continuum of programs to develop youth: 1. Earn-a-Bike: In our signature program, youth learn the values of problem-solving, self-motivation, safety, and 2. working together while learning to care for their earned bicycle. 2. Youth Apprenticeship: Youth refine employability skills and advanced bicycle mechanics while teaching entry-level classes, refurbishing bikes, and providing customer service. 3. Youth Cycling Team: Recreational and competitive cycling activities introduce youth to riding, safety, health and fitness skills. 4. Open Shop: Practice self-sufficiency and learn advanced mechanics skills. Our retail store provides job opportunities and serves as a learning lab for older youth. It offers affordable bikes and service, and provides a retail anchor in an otherwise depressed neighborhood by attracting customers from the greater metro area, keeping earned revenue in the community.
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State
Indiana
City (Headquarters)
Indianapolis
Employees
1-10
Founded
2007
Estimated Revenue
$1 to $1,000,000
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