Black Girls Do Bike
PA/ East Coast
Black Girls Do Bike is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2013 by Monica Garrison with the aim of creating a supportive community for black women who love cycling. The organization has grown rapidly to include over 100 chapters across the United States, all dedicated to empowering women of color through cycling. Through local and national events, social media, and online forums, Black Girls Do Bike provides a platform for women to connect, inspire, and challenge one another. The group also advocates for greater representation of black women in the cycling industry and encourages more diverse and inclusive cycling communities.
Northwest Trail Alliance
Portland, Oregon
Our mission is to create, enhance, and protect mountain bike riding opportunities, to advocate for trail access, to promote responsible mountain biking, and to build, maintain, and ride sustainable trails. We steward trails within roughly a 60 mile radius extending from the Oregon coast, into parts of Southern Washington’s Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Mount St Helens National Monument, and to the Western foothills of Mount Hood National Forest. We work with approximately 10 federal, state, county, and municipal land management agencies, as well as private land managers. We provide educational trail stewardship and mountain bike programming for members and local communities to increase access to the outdoors through all types of off-road cycling.
Community Cycling Center
Portland, OR
For over 20 Years The Community Cycling Center has been on a mission to broaden access to bicycling and its benefits.
Their vision is to help build a vibrant community where people of all backgrounds use bicycles to stay healthy and connected. Rooted in their belief that all Portlanders—regardless of income or background—should have the opportunity to experience the joy, freedom, and health benefits of bicycling.
The Community Cycling Center currently operates a full-service bike shop, and facilitates incredible programs and projects that benefit under-served communities in Portland. Their programs allow kids to ride to school, adults to ride to work, and many people to ride for health and recreation.
The CCC hosts bike drives and a summer bike camp for youth. In addition, they offer low income commuter services, as well as maintenance classes. Each year they gather over 500 volunteers to host their annual Holiday Bike Drive where they refurbish and gift hundreds of bikes to children in need.
Oregon Timber Trail Alliance
Portland, OR
The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance is dedicated to stewardship, education, community, and quality trail experiences throughout the Oregon Timber Trail corridor. Conceived in 2015, the Oregon Timber Trail links Oregon's communities and backcountry landscapes through profound mountain biking experiences. We know that challenging and inspiring outdoor recreation is a great vector for personal growth and wellbeing, as well as an enormous driver for the struggling economies of Oregon’s rural communities. We strive to make these experiences accessible to everyone and are proud to welcome riders from all over the world and all walks of life.
Pedal It Forward
Bentonville, AR
Simply put, we collect used bikes, fix them, then distribute to those in need through our 60+ Pedal Partners. We serve rural and urban low-income kids, adults and families, at-risk youth, minority and immigrant populations in Northwest Arkansas. Our mission is to increase the number of people that have access to bikes for health, transportation, or recreation
Adventure Crew
Cincinnati, OH
Adventure Crew is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting city teens in Greater Cincinnati with nature and each other through engaging outdoor adventures. Founded in 2013, the nonprofit now serves all Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) high schools, seventh and eighth graders in select CPS elementary schools, and six schools in Northern Kentucky – a total of 27 schools and a roster of nearly 1,000 students per year. Through challenging monthly adventures, city teens develop the courageous spirit to step out of their comfort zone and discover new worlds – outside in nature and inside themselves. This deep connection to nature will set a positive course for their lives – and help create the next generation of environmental stewards. For more information, visit www.adventurecrew.org.
Bike Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
BikePGH is transforming our streets to make biking and walking commonplace for all Pittsburghers in order to improve our quality of life and reduce the harmful effects of car dependence in our communities. We believe that people need realistic options in order to change their transportation habits away from single occupancy car trips and toward biking, walking, and transit. We envision a Pittsburgh where people can thrive without needing to own a car – making Pittsburgh a world class leader in clean, affordable, and convenient transportation..
Bike Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
We envision a Utah where complete networks of bike lanes, paths, and trails contribute to livable, healthy communities, allowing everyone to ride regardless of age, ability, race, or income.
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota engages people, provides education, and advocates for biking and walking. Vision We envision a Minnesota where every person everywhere can easily walk, bike, and roll as ways to move in daily life. Our Values Everyone should have access to active mobility that puts human life and health first.
Silver Stallion Bicycle and Coffe Works, Inc.
New Mexico
Our mission is to educate and empower youth and young adults in the bicycle mechanic and specialty coffee service industries. Our vision is to build thriving community through bikes & coffee empowering individuals and groups to develop agency and experience efficacy in life. Our goal is to provide life-changing industry opportunities, resources and relationships for individuals and groups to pursue their goals through bikes & coffee.
BK Rot
Brooklyn, NY
BK ROT is New York City's first community-supported, bike-powered, fossil fuel free food waste hauling and composting service. Our project is staffed by young people of color who haul residential and commercial organic waste and transform it into high quality compost. Our operations provide accessible jobs and sustained professional development for emerging environmental leaders
Working Bikes
Chicago, IL
Working Bikes provides community members and neighbors with affordable refurbished bicycles, accessories, and repair services. The funds raised by our retail store and service department support our nonprofit programs, which include:
1. Local donation programs, Working Bikes runs two local donation programs, known as Cycle of Power (adults) and Cycle of Peace (kids and youth). We partner with numerous organizations to donate repaired bicycles throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. These organizations include veteran hospitals, health and human service agencies, transitional housing facilities, youth organizations, community centers, and schools.
2. International donation program. Working Bikes ships over 6,500 bicycles per year to projects in countries throughout Latin America and Africa including, El Salvador, Guatemala, Tanzania, Malawi, Lesotho, Uganda, Ghana, and many others. Click on the map icons below to see how many bikes to date we have shipped to our international partners.
3. Volunteer program. Working Bikes continues to operate today largely through the efforts of our dedicated volunteers. Individuals and groups looking to lend a hand are always welcomed. There are many ways to get involved, whether you are an expert bike mechanic, a novice wrenches, or just enjoy giving back!
Working Dogs for Conservation
Bozeman, MT
Working Dogs for Conservation protects wildlife and wild places by training rescue dogs into expert conservation canines and deploying them worldwide to make a difference.
From detecting and monitoring low-density cryptic species like snow leopard and wolverine, to the world’s first wire-snare detection dogs, WD4C has led the development of techniques for difficult targets like noxious weeds, cavity-roosting bats, fish, and wildlife diseases. And we are at the forefront of the fight against wildlife trafficking, training dogs to detect ammunition, guns, ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales, and more.
Elekha Alliance
Siletz, OR
The Elakha Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Oregon formed by tribal, nonprofit, and conservation leaders with a shared belief in a powerful vision: an Oregon coast 50 years from now where future generations co-exist along with a thriving sea otter population and a robust and resilient marine ecosystem.
Sea otters play a vital role in marine ecology, and their re-introduction will create a balanced and thriving coastal environment. Sea otters are often deemed “climate warriors” as they help in sequestering carbon by promoting healthy kelp forests. These forests absorb CO2 thereby reducing its concentration in our atmosphere.
PDW is proud to donate 10% of our Otter Cage profits to the Elakha Alliance.
Bicycle Collective
Utah
The Bicycle Collective is a group of nonprofit bike shops that refurbish donated bicycles and put them into the hands of those in need— focusing on children, newly resettled refugees and immigrants, individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, individuals recovering from substance abuse, and low-to-moderate income households.
Free Cycles Missoula
Montana
Free Cycles provides bicycles, parts, tools, work space, and help for a healthy community. Their programs focus on re-purposing unused bicycles to reduce pollution and increase freedom, empowerment and social change.
Boise Bicycle Project
Idaho
Boise Bicycle Project is a community-focused nonprofit that promotes the personal, social, and environmental benefits of bicycling. We believe that Boise has the potential to be the bicycling capital of America, a place where everyone can experience the freedom and countless opportunities a bicycle can create.
El Grupo Youth Cycling
Tucson, AZ
Through El Grupo's afterschool programs, all youth regardless of socioeconomic background develop bike and life skills. Bicycles are used as a vehicle, literally and figuratively, to positively develop youth through self-trust, communication skills, and goal-setting. Because of El Grupo, youth not only learn how to navigate streets, but they also learn the skills required to effectively navigate the world.