Why Bikes for Kids?
Where Does Bikes for Kids Foundation Start?
Bikes for Kids Foundation’s program begins with 3rd grade Title 1 children (living in families with incomes below the poverty level) – our most at-risk children. Third and fourth grade are pivotal years in school. Children are beginning to think and reason on their own. Some will embrace opportunity and hope, breaking through the cycle of poverty; others will unconsciously conclude that poverty is their destiny. These are our most vulnerable children for being left behind in society and alarmingly encompass over 58% of children in America.
Through a bike reward program, a partnership with the school system and 2 years of classroom study, we inspire third and fourth grade Title 1 students to plan now for post high school education. Utilizing 3 character-building books and required essays, we deliver hope for BIG dreams that build clarity, confidence, responsibility, kindness and determination. It is our goal to overcome poverty and entitlement with the lesson, “Nothing is given, everything is earned.”
Bikes for Kids Foundation is More Than a Bike Program
Bikes for Kids is far more than a bike program. It’s a 2-year journey of building character and materializing dreams in our children. It begins with each 3rd grade Title 1 child in our sponsored schools studying a book titled, Think Big – Work Hard – Be Kind – No Excuses. After 3 weeks of study and 3 weeks of challenge questions, they write an essay describing how those terms apply to their lives. Learning that nothing is given, everything is earned, they are told that the best 3 essay papers will be rewarded with a new bicycle. After all, working hard matters!
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Help Us Provide Bikes for Kids!
Bikes for Kids Foundation’s goal is to impact all Title 1 schools in the United States. Every dollar contributed goes toward sponsoring a 3rd grade class in a Title 1 school with three character-building books for each child in the third and forth grade, a yearly classroom poster, as well as a bike and helmet to be given to each child during an awards ceremony.
Bikes for Kids Foundation has no salaries and no outside expenses or administration costs within the organization. All operational functions are voluntary. We hope you will join us financially, or participate in our bike-building weeks. However you choose to participate, we can promise what Bikes for Kids Foundation does will touch your heart and soul. With your help, we are changing children’s lives and the future of our our communities.
