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Bike Rehab Proiect What is it? ; A Bike Walk Indian River County (BWIRC) program where unwanted/unused bicycles are collected, repaired, stored and distributed to those in need, countywide Why is this project happening? Numerous organizations and programs have a need for these repaired bicycles to improve their success. Recipients of the repaired bicycles include Camp Haven, Gifford Youth Center, The Source, Indian River Homeless Coalition, and Vietnam Veterans with a new push into the Fellsmere community. Who is involved? • Orchid Island Bikes (Malcolm Allen, owner) • Deputy Teddy Floyd, Indian River County Sheriff's Department • United Against Poverty - formerly Harvest Food and Outreach (Annabel Robertson, Executive Director) • Julianne Price, Indian River County Health Department • A small group of volunteers from BWIRC who collect/repair unwanted bicycles Where does it happen? • Bicycles are collected and stored at United Against Poverty's warehouse until they are either repaired or distributed throughout the community • Bicycles are repaired at Orchid Island Bikes where work space, parts and a technician are donated by the owner (Malcolm Allen) • Deputy Floyd and Julianne Price arrange the distribution of repaired bicycles to those in need, countywide When does this occur? Originally an annual project by Orchid Island Bikes and the Sheriff's Department during the holiday season, it was recognized that there is a yearlong demand for these bikes. Repairs are monthly with the distribution component occurring as needed, usually weekly. Goals 1. Acquire new sources of bicycles for repair - immediate 2. Provide helmets, lights and locks to recipients - near future 3. Find a location where both storage and repairs can be accomplished together - long term Mike Vincent, Bike Rehab Coordinator (954-203-7060) mikevincl2@att.net