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Community Bikes to Hold Give-Away

Sun, Apr 10, 2011

Hamilton's Community Bikes program is holding its third annual bike give-away May 8.

Community Bikes to Hold Give-Away

Community Bikes will host a bike giveaway on Sunday, May 8 from 1p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kallet Center in Oneida.

This marks the third year that the Hamilton-based Community Bikes has hosted the event for families and individuals in Madison County.

"This promises to be a wonderful event," said Community Bikes coordinator Chuck Fox. "Last year we were able to place more than 250
bikes, thanks to many generous bike donations and the help of hundreds of volunteers." Fox added that bike recipients also receive a helmet and lock.

Community Bikes collects and refurbishes donated bicycles for families and individuals in Madison County who can't afford them. Bikes are available to children and adults of all ages and sizes. Bike recipients must be pre-registered, and must be present to receive a bike. Community Bikes coordinates with human service agencies, youth organizations, schools, churches and other organizations from throughout the county who refer bike recipients.

Community Bikes has also partnered with Youth Policy Institute to provide new bikes to the Malawi Children's Village and the North Malawi Malaria Project in Africa, and is currently working to send used bikes to the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

To inquire about receiving a bike, individuals may call The Community Action Partnership at 684-7862, ext. 41. To donate a bike, to volunteer, to make a gift or for further information, contact 824-8210.

Photo: Volunteer Erik Moore helps youngsters select bikes at last year's Community Bikes Giveaway. 

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