With 110 bikes in inventory and limited space, we needed things to move fast this week. Mercedes Parrish from Westside Homeless Partnership picked up 15 bikes for their clients. Clark Martinson made room by picking up 12 bikes, and Saturday we prepped 18 bikes ready for some of our new partners. Mercedes found new homes for some of our bikes with Iglesia Fuente de Esperanza, who have a few families that they support in the Spring Branch area. John Malget connected us with West Houston Assistance Ministries, who also has an employment services program that we are going to investigate. While visiting the Brookwood Community (always a favorite for plants and flowers), John also found that they have a need for adult bikes for their clients.
Kevin Chang, our first volunteer from Facebook, came out to work on Saturday. We also had Jay Barr, and our workhorses - Jeff Stones and Taylor Benson. Youth included Carson Barr, Carson Lyda, Grant Lyda, Dawson Finklea, and Jess Thomas. There are some boys that are going to be thrilled with very nice Haro, Specialized, and GT freestyle BMX bikes. A beautiful Gary Fisher will provide reliable transportation for a tall adult man for years to come. Now to get them out in service!
We have our first organizational meeting on 27JAN11 at 7:30pm at Memorial Drive Christian Church (11750 Memorial Drive, 77024, 713.789.0060). Come out and hear about our goals for 2011 and the find your place to give.
Pay it Forward,
David
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