Volunteers repairing bikes.
Neighbors reaching goals.

Freewheels Houston repairs donated bikes and puts them into the hands of those who need them most. Our volunteers provide reliable, refurbished bicycles—along with new helmets, lights and locks—to refugees, veterans, youth from low-income families and others.

The mobility that comes with a bike can be life-changing, empowering people to take advantage of opportunities available in the Houston community.

Our bikes are donated by people from across the Houston area, repaired by volunteers and distributed through schools and social service partners. We rely on the generosity of donors to pay for parts, supplies and safety equipment and maintain our well-equipped bike repair shop in southwest Houston.

Freewheels Donors Complete $20,000 Match Challenge

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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Making a difference: Why I’m a bike volunteer at Freewheels

By Samaa Al Adawi Volunteering at Freewheels is more than a commitment; it is a passion that drives me to contribute to a cause that makes a profound difference on the lives of many. Freewheels is a non-profit organization dedicated to refurbishing second-hand bicycles and distributing them to refugees, homeless…

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ABC13: Volunteers turning old bikes into new beginnings

ABC13 highlighted Freewheels Houston’s bike shop repair days, capturing the essence of the volunteer experience. Watch here: https://abc13.com/videoClip/17502180