816 Bike Collective
Overview
A collective of individuals from diverse backgrounds working on a volunteer basis to rescue & repair bicycles. Education and bike donation to low income city residents.
Mission
1. To gather and repair bicycles that would otherwise be disposed of, disregarded or destroyed.
2. To distribute these bicycles to those who need them in exchange for donated time, resources or revenue – dependent on each individuals’ circumstance and means.
3. To increase the amount of people who ride bikes and time spent riding.
4. To educate the various communities in Kansas City about bicycles: including mechanics, maintenance, safety, and potential solutions to related social and environmental issues.
5. To empower individuals by providing the education, materials and skills that facilitate self-reliant transportation.
6. To foster a sense of respect and community among participants that will extend to the greater Kansas City communities.
7. As a collective, we will never exclude or deny any individual or group based on race, class, gender, sexuality, age, ability, or any other aspect of their identity in word or deed.
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