Lisolett looked uncertain. The Venezuelan mother in her early 40s wore a fluffy white hoodie and new matching helmet. The ivory-colored bike in front of her accessorized perfectly. But she shook her head. “I don’t know how to use the coaster brakes on this bike,” she said. “I haven’t been…
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Freewheels Houston improves mobility in the Houston community. Our volunteers repair bicycles that enable people to get to work and school and stay healthy and connected. Our bikes empower refugees, veterans emerging from homelessness, young people and others to take advantage of opportunities available in the Houston community. How we…
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ABC13 highlighted Freewheels Houston’s bike shop repair days, capturing the essence of the volunteer experience. Watch here: https://abc13.com/videoClip/17502180
Kim Williams said the best part of a recent day volunteering at Freewheels Houston was helping four veterans get bikes, helmets and locks. “They were appreciative, yet fragile. I felt like we showed them love and care. It did my heart good! I really like the bike distribution job.” Among…
Ehsan’s job prospects were bleak because he couldn’t get to interviews. Today, the refugee from Afghanistan is riding a Freewheels Houston bike to work and classes and helping support his family. His goal of a career in the medical field is within reach. In Afghanistan, 20-year-old Ehsan was a student…
At Freewheels, the action unfolds at the bike shop – volunteers prepping and repairing bikes donated by our neighbors. A recent update from one of our resettlement partners – ECDC – Houston Multicultural Center – reminded us of the human momentum of our program. Meet Sayed Ghafoor Rawoof. When Sayed…
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Freewheels Houston donors responded to a $20,000 challenge from the Scott Wizig Family Fund, and the result is $40,000 that will directly support our all-volunteer project to provide bikes and safety gear for refugees, veterans, and young people in need. A Direct Route to Stability A Freewheels bike is more…
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