Every dollar you donate to Freewheels Houston now through January 15 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000, thanks to the Scott Wizig Family Fund. As an all-volunteer team, 100% of your matched gift goes directly to providing bikes and safety gear for refugees, veterans, and students in need. A…
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Freewheels Houston improves mobility in the Houston community. Our volunteers repair bicycles that enable people to get to work and school and stay healthy and connected. Our bikes empower refugees, veterans emerging from homelessness, young people and others to take advantage of opportunities available in the Houston community. How we…
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By Samaa Al Adawi Volunteering at Freewheels is more than a commitment; it is a passion that drives me to contribute to a cause that makes a profound difference on the lives of many. Freewheels is a non-profit organization dedicated to refurbishing second-hand bicycles and distributing them to refugees, homeless…
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ABC13 highlighted Freewheels Houston’s bike shop repair days, capturing the essence of the volunteer experience. Watch here: https://abc13.com/videoClip/17502180
Kim Williams said the best part of a recent day volunteering at Freewheels Houston was helping four veterans get bikes, helmets and locks. “They were appreciative, yet fragile. I felt like we showed them love and care. It did my heart good! I really like the bike distribution job.” Among…
Ehsan’s job prospects were bleak because he couldn’t get to interviews. Today, the refugee from Afghanistan is riding a Freewheels Houston bike to work and classes and helping support his family. His goal of a career in the medical field is within reach. In Afghanistan, 20-year-old Ehsan was a student…
