Save the date for our December Social, which is a potluck dinner with our 2018 non-profit guest, Richmond Cycling Corps! The social is December 19th, at 7:30 p.m. at the One Bed and Breakfast, 1 N. Boulevard. All members are invited to attend and please bring a dish to share!
We are excited to announce that our selected non-profit this year is the Richmond Cycling Corps. Richmond Cycling Corps, founded in 2008, is an opportunity-rich outreach program which uses the sport of cycling as a lever for deep and impactful change. They empower youth in public housing to break free from the cycle of systemic poverty. For this momentous undertaking, they employ a hands-on system of case-management attached to a spectrum of mentors, resources, counseling, high standards, and tough love.
Richmond Cycling Corps welcomes any cash or check donations, or you can donate through the website.
They also welcome donations of any of the following items:
Tape, printer ink (Brother 201 or 203), printer paper, laundry detergent and softener, floor cleaning products, chlorox wipes, paper towels, lotion.
From the Corps: "We have 12 high school students who attend school here each day and cycle in the afternoon to train. We have a middle school team that rides once a week that includes 7 riders. The boys go through snacks so quickly!" Therefore they welcome water bottles, granola bars of all kinds, pop-tarts, chips, snack foods that travel well, ramen/cup of noodles.
Also bike grips, cold weather bike attire (jackets, leg warmers, arm warmers), 25, 26, and 27 inch inner tubes for mountain bike tires, cycling socks, sunglasses.
A representative from Richmond Cycling Corps will be at the December Social to tell us more about the organization, to tell us how we can get involved, and to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there!
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