GEARs Mini-Grants Support Community Through Bicycling
Sue Wolling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GEARs Mini-Grants Support Community through Bicycling
The Greater Eugene Area Riders (GEARs) Cycling Club has awarded mini-grants to three local groups committed to meeting community needs through bicycling. The funds, generated largely through GEARs’ popular Blackberry bRamble bicycle ride held each August, will be distributed to the following groups:
Project Homeless Connect--$750 to buy bicycle tubes, tires, lubricants and other bicycle supplies for bicycle maintenance at the fourth annual Project Homeless Connect event on March 18, 2010. Project Homeless Connect provides “one-stop shopping” for critical services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and one important service offered is bicycle maintenance.
BRING Recycling--$200 for route maps and publicity for a new bicycle component of the annual BRING It Home Tour. The Tour features homes and gardens that demonstrate use of solar, sustainable or recycled materials.
Rick Bronson--$50 for locks to accompany abandoned bikes that Rick receives from the City of Eugene, repairs, and donates to non-profit organizations for use by people who need them for basic transportation.
GEARs has donated funds to the community for years, but this is the first time it has solicited proposals for grants. “We’re excited to be able to partner with other groups who share our belief that bicycling can play an important role in creating a better community”, explains GEARs President Sue Wolling.
GEARs was founded in 1991 with the goal of promoting and encouraging bicycling for transportation and recreation. More information is available at their Web site at www.eugenegears.org.
Contact:
Sue Wolling
President, GEARs Cycling Club
108 High Street
Eugene, OR 97401
Alternate Contact:
Shane Rhodes, GEARs Board of Directors