December Newsletter
Happy Holidays, RAB Community!
I’m looking out my window at the snow flurries and reflecting on the great year we’ve had at Recycle-A-Bike! So many accomplishments! Here’s a few:
- Our spring bike sale was a smash!
- A volunteer team built Bike Land all from donated materials, allowing us to open our wooden doors for wrenchin’ and fun well into these cold months!
- A $15,000 award from New Roots Providence gave us funds to hire consultants who are helping us design a funding plan, file for 501c3 status, and develop a board!
- Our volunteers provided bike valet service for tons of events and Farmers’ Markets, creating a buzz about our little community bike shop all over town!
- Cyclists ventured out on a Garden Tour this summer, pedaling through flower pedals around Providence’s community beds!
- The list goes on…and all thanks to you – our community – the people who make us who we are!
The weather is changing and our programs are taking a holiday of their own for a month or so, but there is a flurry of activity behind the scenes at Recycle-A-Bike. As our season comes to a close, we are facing new challenges and decisions. Here are a couple things you should be aware of as we look ahead:
- We’re moving! Recycle-A-Bike has a lease at the Steel Yard through March, at what point we’ll most likely be transitioning into a new space. We’re currently searching for a new home and working with a realtor. Please let us know if you have a tip on places we could move to for the Spring. Suggestions appreciated! Also, come February, we’ll need your hands to help us move lots of inventory, bikes, and hopefully our shed too!
- RAB has a new Goodsie Sales Page where anyone can peruse our selection of bikes (not all of them are up yet, though) and make a purchase! The page is linked from our homepage. Check it out: http://recycleabike.goodsie.com/.
- Looking for that last minute holiday gift? We’re making and selling jewelry constructed from recycled bike parts! All proceeds go to RAB. Our Christmas displays are currently featured in local bike shops. We’ll be at the Farmer’s Market in the New Year and up on Etsy soon! Contact Betty at bettybourret@yahoo.com to inquire about a purchase or volunteer to make some pieces!
- Last night marked the last Open Shop for the season! There won’t be anymore until after January. Stay tuned for updates on our program schedule.
- Please help us keep our wheel’s turnin’ through winter and into spring! Here’s a link to our Donation’s page: http://www.recycleabike.org/#donate. Please spread the news!
Happy Wheelin’ folks! Make sure you’re bundled up on your bicycles!