The smallest things can make the biggest difference.
For so many of the students who walk through our doors, a warm greeting and a high-five combined with a new tube and tire can change their entire summer. A visit to Open Roads has always been about gaining access to resources and skills to encourage students to navigate their lives with confidence, and this remains true today.
“I am a single mom of five, three still living at home. My oldest uses his bike to get back and forth to work most of the time. It broke down and this amazing program was able to help us get it up and going again in just one visit. My middle boy has been volunteering there for awhile. This place was definitely a blessing today!"
- Marie, parent
Your investment means more youth access to:
Increased feelings of success, accomplishment, belonging, and their sense of agency
Job and volunteer roles in our bike shop to develop career and college readiness skills
Opportunities to earn a bicycle and develop mechanical skills
Program teams fully trained in trauma-informed practices, cultural competency, and advanced bike mechanics and repairs
We hope you’ll continue to support our work in 2020 as we on-board our newest leaders! This year our goal for the Annual Campaign is $14,500. Your gracious contribution will allow us to grow and strengthen our year-round programming. Thank you for investing in a brighter future!
Four Ways to Invest This Season
1. Donate! You can either write a check made out to Open Roads Bike Program and mail it to 1523 Riverview Dr. Suite B Kalamazoo, MI 49004, OR donate online below:
3. Shop at Open Roads:Our shop is open Thursdays 12-6pm and Fridays 12-6pm for your holiday shopping! Bikes, Open Roads apparel, and a wide variety of gently used cycling jerseys are in stock and make great gifts.
4. Become a Sponsor:Every year a handful of local businesses sign-up as year-round sponsors of the program. The sponsorship packet with level options comes out on December 16th with submission required by March 13th, 2020. If you think your place of business might be interested in investing in youth development through bikes in 2020, learn more below!
