Our workshop is full again, thanks to the successful efforts of Jim Osbon at Houston Cycling Centers, Bob King at Memorial Assistance Ministries, and our own Dan Monson. This new partnership may serve as a model of a new supply chain. We leveraged the marketing power of HCC, the need within MAM, and MAM’s willingness to donate to CRM on a per bike basis for the cost of parts/repairs.
Two great new stories! As I posted on our blog (and thereby Facebook), MAM notified CRM on Thursday that they would be bringing one of their clients on Saturday, and they would like to have a bike for him. None of the CRM inventory was ready for use. As always, God’s timing is perfect, and Saturday morning when we arrived at Spring Valley Cycles at noon, there was a beautiful polished aluminum Cannondale MTB. The right size, and more importantly – in great condition. We test rode it around the parking lot, did a safety check, and presented it to Timothy Owens. He is part of MAM’s employment services program, and rides to and from his different job sites. He and his wife are starting a security and investigation service, and the bike allows him greater access and mobility and expand his available service range.
We got front page coverage in the Memorial Examiner. Paper dropped today.
Amanda is a mother who is having to move out of her apartment on very short notice because the complex is being demolished. Her story was featured on KPRC ABC Channel 13 News last week. Amanda's children attend Rummel Creek Elementary, and when the RCE PTA learned of the families that live in the complex and have children at RCE, parents stepped in to help them. Amanda rides her bikes to and from work. She repairs them herself when they need it. Sarah Tyler pick up her old bike that is in need of much repair and provide her with a bike in much better condition allowing Amanda to travel more safely. Amanda smiled when she received the bike and said it will fit her better.
Next event: Rummel Creek PTA ReCycle Day, 15JAN11 9am-2pm. Come out and me out newest partner – the Rummel Creek Elementary PTA. As part of their recycling program, we have partnered with them to have a ReCycling Day. We will be accepting bikes of all types at the school (625 Brittmoore Road, 77079). We presented to a packed house of 4th grade parents in December, and we expect a great turnout. We have already taken in 5 bikes from RCE families. We will need full size trucks (at 2pm) to haul bikes at the end of the event, and people to help take in inventory, and gather donor information.
I have a few more t-shirts and one polo available for purchase. They are white on black (like the logo at the top of this page. $20 for the t-shirt, $40 for the polo, and of course, the proceeds go to help purchase parts to keep us going!
Watch for a very desperately needed workday announcement. Anticipated date – 15 or 22 JAN.
Thank you for a very successful workday, and a year of helping spread freedom and hope one bike at a time. In parting, I want to thank Taylor Benson who helped me summarize the thoughts in my head, and provided us with a biblical reference that describes our efforts well.
“…and by my works will I show you my faith.” – James 2:18
Pay it Forward and—Merry Christmas!
David
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment