With both of these local partners, TWR hosted a Bike Build event where we assembled 20 new bikes for foster kids. Former and current foster youth came together at this event to build the bikes. It was great to see former foster youth who have gone through the system take part in encouraging kids who are still in the system.
Our Bike Build program aims to provide youth who are preparing to transition out of the foster care system with a bicycle. Two out of three foster teens lack transportation, which makes it more difficult to make a successful transition into society. The Bike Build events normally take place with the help of sponsors and partnerships with group homes. During these events foster youth and local volunteers have the chance to build the bikes together. For the March 8th event, TWR was able to partner with a foster agency instead of a group home.
TWR was able to provide tools and t-shirts for the kids. With the help of Hubert’s Lemonade and Guardian Scholars, we were able to also order pizza for the volunteers! Thanks so much to our partners the Guardian Scholars, Specialized Foster Care, and Hubert’s Lemonade for making this event possible! We could not continue to hosts events like these without our generous sponsors.
Want to participate in a Bike Build event? We are always looking for new partners! To get involved, email [email protected].
