Neighborhood Bike Works
This project's parent organization is Neighborhood Bike Works
It operates in United States
It uses Cycling
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More about Neighborhood Bike Works
At Neighborhood Bike Works, we use bicycles as the hook to engage and empower underserved youth. Young people in the West and North Philadelphia communities we serve face multiple challenges, including poverty, low graduation rates, lack of physical activity, and high unemployment rates. NBW leverages the excitement that young people experience while bicycling, and gives youth a space to learn new skills, develop positive relationships with peers and adults, and build healthy lifestyles.
By teaching young people basic bike mechanics and providing them opportunities to explore their communities, we help them build confidence and a spirit of adventure. Our programs move youth from entry-level classes like Earn-A-Bike and Ride Club to leadership positions and job readiness programs. These programs help young people overcome challenges and create a strong future for themselves