Volunteer @ Freewheels

Freewheels Houston volunteers work at our well-equipped shop to increase the number of people–refugees, veterans and youth from low-income families–who receive bikes that will enable them to get to work or school, shop for their families and explore Houston’s many opportunities. We will fit your assignment to your skill level…

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Request a bike from Freewheels Houston

Freewheels Houston volunteers repair donated bikes that enable refugees and veterans emerging from homelessness to get to work and school. You may start the process to receive a bike by completing the form below. Please list the agency assisting you, your case manager’s name and their contact information including their…

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AIG employees build bikes for refugees, veterans, young people

Freewheels welcomed a group from AIG to build bikes that we will give to young people in Alief, refugees and veterans emerging from homelessness. Bike builds at the Freewheels shop in southwest Houston or at your location offer a unique volunteer experience that engages employees and complements corporate social responsibility…

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Support Freewheels on Giving Tuesday

Refugees from Afghanistan, Syria and Ukraine, veterans emerging from homelessness and young people from low-income families have received bikes, helmets and locks from Freewheels Houston during November. Your support for Freewheels on #givingtuesday will help ensure that our volunteers will be able to prep and repair more bikes to fulfill…

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Bike Safety Kits

As we gear up for another exciting chapter at Freewheels Houston, we're thrilled to announce the launch of our latest campaign: Bike Safety Kits! Our mission has always been to provide more than just bikes; we're committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every rider who receives one of our refurbished bicycles. That's why we're introducing Bike Safety Kits for just $50 each. With each kit, bike recipients will receive essential safety gear including helmets, locks, lights, and bells.

Donate Today toward Bike Safety Kits!

Repairing bikes and changing lives

When Freewheels volunteers repair bikes for refugees and others, they can help transform lives.

Refugees rely on Freewheels bikes to get to work, school and ESL classes.
Veterans emerging from homelessness gain a way to work or appointments.
Fifth and sixth graders are rewarded for improving their grades.

For many of our neighbors, starting a new chapter in their lives in sprawling Houston, transportation is a major challenge. Walking, riding a bus or asking a friend for a ride are the less-than-optimal alternatives.

When a potential employer asks whether you can get to the job, a bike can seal the deal. If your shift ends after the last scheduled bus, a bike can get you home faster than walking.

For a high school student, having a bike open possibilities to participate in sports and other after-school activities. A teenager with a bike helps ease the burden on busy parents juggling work and family.

These stories give purpose to Freewheels volunteers and bike donors.