
Serving children in only the greater Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area
Changing the life of a child, one bike at a time.
May 19 2022- Bob's Free Bikes need volunteer drivers with a pickup truck
to deliver and pickup bicycles. Volunteers will -
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Pick up donated bicycles and deliver them to the shop
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Deliver bicycles to nominees in a safe and courteous manner
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Perform minor adjustments on the bicycle to ensure proper fit to the nominee. These adjustments include seat and handlebar as required.
To apply, go to the "How You Can Help" tab above and select "Volunteer".
Complete and submit the form at the bottom of the "Volunteer" page.
March 9, 2022 - We received our 5000th donated bicycle. Check it out in the Vision section below.
The Generosity of a Stranger, Part 2
There were probably only 5 shopping days left until Christmas. I had stopped into the local Paul's Ace Hardware store to purchase a few items. As I was walking out to my truck--the one with magnetic signs for Bob's Free Bikes on each side and tailgate--I noticed a lady in an older-model car pull into the parking spot on the passenger side of my truck. Wanting to give her plenty of room to get out of her car, I opened the driver side of my truck and loaded my purchases. I then got in my truck, put on my seat belt, plugged in my iPod and reached for the ignition. But sensing a presence to my left, I turned and saw the lady from the car standing next to my driver's side window. I rolled down the window and greeted her. She pointed to one of the magnetic signs and inquired "Do you give bikes to children?" I said yes and told her a little about the mission of Bob's Free Bikes. She said "I'd like to make a donation." As she was opening her purse, I figured she would give me $5, maybe $10, no more than $20. I was astounded when she pulled a $50 bill out of her billfold and handed it to me. I thanked her, wished her a Merry Christmas and watched as she walked into the store.
Once again I reminded myself never to judge a book by its cover. Maybe someday I will actually learn that lesson...