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Revolutions Community Bicycle Shop | {{Shop-info|name=Revolutions Community Bicycle Shop|website=https://www.revolutionsmemphis.com|email=info@revolutionsmemphis.com|phone=901-552-5097|other_contact=https://www.facebook.com/RevolutionsBicycleCoOp/|town=Memphis|state=Tennessee|country=United States|mission-statement=Building an inclusive community by getting people on bicycles.}} | ||
== About == | |||
'''Revolutions Community Bicycle Shop''' was founded as a ministry of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. The shop is a recycle-a bike facility accepting donations of bicycles, bike parts and bike accersories that would otherwise be thrown away. During the first three years Revolutions developed relationships with local youth aged 5-15, and for three years helped neighborhood youth assemble bicycles. Revolutions began a Mechanical Apprentice Training Program in 2006, trained three youth mechanics, won a United Way Avron B. Fogleman Venture Fund grant, and paid the apprentices for a full year. During that time, Revolutions developed a membership program that provided patrons with the opportunity to build a bicycle for a $40 donation. Apprentices assisted members as they built their bicycles by teaching them the repair processes required to construct a bicycle. In 2008, Revolutions moved to a serivce-based membership model. The shop now requires 10 hours volunteer time in addition to a $40 donation for membership. Revolutions Community Bicycle Shop currently has nearly 300 active members. | |||
== Website == | |||
* http://www.revolutionsmemphis.com | |||
== See Also == | |||
* [[Community Bicycle Organizations]] | |||
[[Category:Tennessee Community Bicycle Organizations]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:55, 10 August 2023
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| Website | https://www.revolutionsmemphis.com |
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| info@revolutionsmemphis.com | |
| Founded | unknown |
| Location | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Mission Statement | Building an inclusive community by getting people on bicycles. |
| Phone | 901-552-5097 |
| Other Contact Info | https://www.facebook.com/RevolutionsBicycleCoOp/ |
About
Revolutions Community Bicycle Shop was founded as a ministry of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. The shop is a recycle-a bike facility accepting donations of bicycles, bike parts and bike accersories that would otherwise be thrown away. During the first three years Revolutions developed relationships with local youth aged 5-15, and for three years helped neighborhood youth assemble bicycles. Revolutions began a Mechanical Apprentice Training Program in 2006, trained three youth mechanics, won a United Way Avron B. Fogleman Venture Fund grant, and paid the apprentices for a full year. During that time, Revolutions developed a membership program that provided patrons with the opportunity to build a bicycle for a $40 donation. Apprentices assisted members as they built their bicycles by teaching them the repair processes required to construct a bicycle. In 2008, Revolutions moved to a serivce-based membership model. The shop now requires 10 hours volunteer time in addition to a $40 donation for membership. Revolutions Community Bicycle Shop currently has nearly 300 active members.