Bikes For All Fall Collection
“Bikes for All” is entering its fifth Fall season of collecting, refurbishing and distributing the generous contributions of bicycles of all sizes. Over 282 children and adults have been able to enjoy their recycled bicycles throughout the past four years. Each bicycle was refurbished, equipped with a bell and lights as each rider was fitted with a helmet to ensure safe riding. We are thankful to all of you in the tri-town area who responded to our call for gently used bicycles.
And we’re here once again, requesting that you respond to our need for gently used bicycles with 20-inch or greater wheels. On Sunday, September 14 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, bikes can be dropped off at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, located at 27 Church Street, in the Barstow Street parking lot, which is across from the Center School.
Our repair team of skilled cyclists continue to refurbish donated bicycles and we need your help to continue responding to requests for bicycles. Residents throughout the SouthCoast have been requesting bicycles to get to work, school and to enjoy the beauty of our region’s bike paths. In addition to local non-profit organizations and word of mouth, our Facebook page “Bikes for All” has enabled us to receive the needed requests. We hope you will keep us in mind if you’re thinking about replacing your bike or you or your children have outgrown their bikes. We know from many of our families who have been enjoying their recycled bikes that biking is making a positive difference in their lives.
As one of the people who recently received a trike from Bikes for All shared, “I appreciate it cuz I don’t have a car and I don’t have transportation. I walk everywhere and this trike will help me out. I appreciate it. l appreciate you so much.”
None of this would have happened without our community’s shared desire to help one another enjoy safe bicycling. Bikes for All is a program of the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bicycle and Recreational Path. As a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, contributions to “Bikes for All” are tax-deductible.
If you would like to make a charitable contribution of a gently used bicycle, please bring your donation on September 14. If you are unable to bring your bike to us, we’ll arrange to meet you by contacting Jane Finnerty at 631-312-2560 or email Jane.mattrail@gmail.com.