The Common Wheel aims to revolutionize people and places using the energy and equity of bicycles. With programming and rides for youth and adults, we empower people using STEM skills and the simple but extraordinary machine that is the bicycle! Our programs benefit the most vulnerable in our community while our community center, shop, and co-op provide the highest caliber sales and service. Join our pedaling revolution and discover the joy that human-powered transportation can bring to your community! www.thecommonwheel.com
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit geared toward helping all children ride into a happier, healthier childhood by providing bikes to kids most in need. The public donates gently used bikes in October; we clean, refurbish, and repair them with scores of volunteers. We work with schools, government agencies, churches, and nonprofit organizations to identify recipients, and in December we give them bikes we’ve collected and refurbished along with a new helmet. In three years we have collected and given away over 3700 bicycles to Maryland children in need.
The Ulman Foundation aims to provide a community of support for young adults, and their families, impacted by cancer. We offer free housing, support groups, survivorship programs, patient navigation, and many other resources in hopes that one day no young adult faces cancer alone. Each year, we send out riders and runners on our 4K for Cancer bike ride or relay run from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA to raise funds and awareness for the AYA cancer community. Join our 4K for Cancer team and head cross country, or join our Ulman community and see how you can make a difference in the lives of those facing a cancer diagnosis.
The Little Bellas is a mountain bike organization, whose goal is to help girls reach their fullest potential. The Elkridge chapter is an eight session program that meets once a week at Rockburn Branch Park to participate in various activities, rides, and games as a way to work on a mountain bike skills progression. This program is for riding and fun and is not focused on competition. Contact diana@littlebellas.com if you are interested in becoming a mentor or junior mentor. More information, including how to register for our spring session, can be found on the Elkridge chapter website.
Bikes for the World is a Rockville, Maryland based 501(c) (3) nonprofit with a mission to make affordable, good quality used bicycles available to low-income people in developing countries.
We work with a variety of community organizations, civic groups, schools and faith communities to host bike collections events throughout the year. Locally donated bikes provide reliable transportation, access to education and healthcare and serve as a catalyst for job creation and revenue generation in the communities overseas where our partners work.
Bikes for the World provides satisfying environmental and humanitarian service opportunities for volunteers locally in the Washington, DC Metro region. Please visit their website www.bikesfortheworld.org to find a local collection, bike donation drop-off site or the calendar of volunteer opportunities.
Bikes for the World has delivered over 180,000 bikes to our partners since 2011!
The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. 50% of funds raised from our 2023 PA Hope Ride Against Cancer will support the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge located in Cheltenham and 50% of funds raised from will benefit the overall American Cancer Society mission. Visit www.PaHopeRide.org for more information!
