The World Community Bicycle initiative lives on!
In the Spring of 2009, we shipped a container of nearly 400 donated bicycles and parts to our partner group in Nicaragua,
where we are told they have been put to good use.
While realizing we cannot afford to do this again (the shipping costs are prohibitive), we continue to receive donations of used bicycles from folks in the Comox Valley. An integral part of WCB’s mission is “to provide bikes to local low income residents and their children”. There is still much to do to meet this goal. Currently, our group collects, reconditions and donates bicycles to clients of organizations such as the Salvation Army, the Transition Society and Dawn to Dawn. From May to November 2009, we distributed 51 bicycles to people in need of transportation but who cannot afford to drive a car.
We continue to accept donations of bicycles and parts, and of helmets, locks and other accessories. As well, we are looking for a small but secure storage facility in Courtenay where potential recipients can view available bikes. Or perhaps you would like to join our volunteer team of bike reconditioners – you are always welcome! To see us in action, check out www.bikerecycle.net.
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Repairing bikes in Merville, BC
Every year in North America, we purchase 15 – 20 million new bicycles, and discard 10 million used bikes,
most of which are still in working order.
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FMI contact Gordon or Valerie at (250) 337-5419 or gvsherr@telus.net
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