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.

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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.

Busy Saturday at Freewheels

Experienced volunteers provided a hands-on introduction to bike repair orientation for seven new volunteers, and Erwin, a veteran, came by to get a bike during a busy, engaging morning at Freewheels Houston. We are open Friday and Saturday mornings to repair bikes that will be given to people who need…

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Thanks to our funders

Freewheels and our bike recipients benefit from the generosity of many people and organizations. The Aubrey and Sylvia Farb Community Service Fund at Congregation Emanu El provided a grant that is covering the cost of parts and safety equipment for 100 students at Margaret Wisdom High School in Gulfton. The…

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Volunteer orientation: Jan. 11

Whether you have been fixing bikes for years, you want to learn so you can repair your own bikes or you want to give back to the community, Freewheels Houston wants you to become a part of our volunteer team and enjoy a rewarding experience. If you are new to…

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Why I volunteer at Freewheels

Alex Nunez-Thompson (right in the photo) is a passionate volunteer–a teacher and leader–working for Freewheels Houston. Please read and consider supporting Freewheels Houston. If you know anything about me, you know bikes are my hobby and passion. Whether it is fixing them, riding them, or ogling them on the internet,…

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