Testimonials
Upcycle Bikes is honored and humbled by the impact we provide to our Distribution Partners and their clients.
“For the refugees settling in our community, transportation is the number one requested component to independence. Providing bikes to every new arrival is the goal, but it is costly and requires a lot of coordination. This is why we are thankful for our partnership with Upcycle Bikes.
Upcycle Bikes’ bike donations allow refugees to go to work, school, tutoring classes, and other activities without relying on the bus or volunteers for transportation. We are so thankful to Upcycle Bikes for providing quality, safe bikes for our clients!”
Michelle Roub
National Community Engagement Mgr.
Bethany Christian Services
“Our partnership with Upcycle Bikes has greatly impacted AYA members’ ability to get to school and work and to connect with resources in our community. We’ve found that a bike doesn’t only provide transportation, though. It also provides dignity, agency, and autonomy.
AYA is incredibly grateful for the work of Upcycle Bikes and their willingness to collaborate with us on this resource.”
Andy Allen
Vice President of Advancement
AYA Youth Collective
“The clients we serve often come to us with very little, and bikes can make all the difference in their lives. Your support will help our clients improve their mobility, self sufficiency, and overall well-being.
A relationship with Upcycle Bikes also means we can allocate our limited resources to our clients’ other needs like food and clothing.”
Renee Rivard
Senior Director of Development
Safe Haven Ministries
“Thank you for accommodating our bike request so quickly. The young woman that was gifted this bike was very grateful! She uses her bike two times a day to access community parks and libraries. She will also attend adult education classes this summer and fall independent of our assistance because of this gift.
She was all smiles today, and I just thought you should know how much this gift has improved her quality of life.”
Jennifer McVay
LMSW IMH-E
Right Door for Hope, Recovery and Wellness
“When women come out of violent situations, they often come with nothing but the clothes they’re wearing. They certainly don’t have a means of transportation for daily activities. That can make the path to recovery difficult.
To help provide a transportation solution, Upcycle Bikes donated 30 bikes to Puertas Abiertas! These bikes are a major step toward freedom for our clients, and it was a joy to give each one away to women who we know will use and appreciate them.”
Andrea Inostroza
Founder and Executive Director
Puertas Abiertas
“Ali from Afghanistan works part-time at Meijer and has spent the past 2 months walking the 30-minute route to and from every shift. Since receiving his bike from Upcycle Bikes, his commute is a fraction of what it was before.
Thank you for eliminating a large barrier that refugees and immigrants face when searching for employment in the USA!”
Sarah VanValkenburg
Placement Program Supervisor
Samaritas’ New Americans Program