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Learn to ride a bike without training wheels
December, 15 2023 | Here are some great videos on learning to ride a bike the Free Bikes 4 Kidz way–without training wheels!... Read more
In tribute to Rick Hatfield, dedicated volunteer, Free Bikes 4 Kidz Director, and Friend. Ride in Peace, Rick.
Our Mission
Free Bikes 4 Kidz is a nonprofit organization geared toward helping all kids ride into a happier, healthier childhood by providing bikes to those most in need. We collect bicycles from the public, refurbish them with hundreds of volunteers starting in October, and give them away directly to local kids in need and to Maryland nonprofits in December.
Since 2019 we have given away
12,082
bicycles to children in need!
Our sponsors include Prologis, Howard County, The Howard Hughes Corporation, Trek, SafeKids, Park Tool, QBP, the Harkins Foundation, the MDOT Highway Safety Office, BGE, Todson, and Constellation.
More details here!
Help a Kid Be a Kid – Volunteer
Our 2025 Campaign will start later this year. Once we have shifts available, you’ll be able to register below.
We want to help every child feel the joys and freedom of riding a bike. You can help by volunteering to help during our annual campaign every fall.
We typically run three-hour shifts at a warehouse, six days a week in the afternoons, Wednesday evenings, Saturday mornings, and mornings when schools are closed so students can earn community service hours.
We can use people with all levels of bike experience, from “What’s a bike?” to “Mechanic for the Tour de France.”
High School kids under age 18 will need a permission slip; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. It’s a great way to earn community service hours, to help the community, and to contribute to our putting smiles on children’s faces in December. We offer a chance to help change a life.
Volunteer opportunities will again be available later in 2025.
Turn a Dusty Bike Into a Shiny Smile
Free Bikes 4 Kidz is a nonprofit organization geared toward helping all kids ride into a happier, healthier childhood by providing bikes to those most in need.