The White Oak Bicycle Cooperative (WOBC) has been awarded our $3,000 grant to build a bicycle repair shop at the 12th & Peeples Camp! It will provide much-needed transportation services to residents of the camp, who often lack access to reliable transportation.
Typically, one crucial and frequently neglected requirement of unhoused persons is transportation. The availability of dependable mobility, such as a bicycle, is vital for this vulnerable population to secure shelter, locate community resources, find employment, access medical services, and maintain connections with loved ones.
Our grant will be used to purchase a wind-resistant storage shed and stock it with new bicycle repair tools and supplies. Additionally, we will purchase u-bolt locks and safety vests.
P.S. If you would like to learn more about WOBC or their work, please visit their website linked above.