urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

Urban Bike Project of Wilmington

1908 North Market Street

Our mission is to serve the community's needs by educatingand promoting cycling as a safe, practical, cost-efficient

mode of transportation. Our facility provides a means for thepublic to become more self-sufficient both in bicycle maintenance

and transportation.

Mission

“Learn by doing” is our philosophy. UBP staff andvolunteers teach youth and adults about bicycle repair.

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

UBP History - 2005David and Brian salvage “trash” bicycles

and help neighborhood youth with repairsat their Trinity Vicinity apartment.

Requests for assistance with derailed chains, flat tires, broken pedals and non-working brakes are a

daily occurrence.

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

Now located in the 9th Ward, daily requests for repairs continue from neighborhood children.

Family and friends start to donate unused bicycles.

UBP is officially incorporated in October of 2006 operating out of Brian’s house.

UBP History - 2006

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

After a long search our current location at 1908 North Market Street is secured with the help of

Greater Brandywine Village Revitalization.

The move is made to the new facility. Parts, tools and over 100 bikes are moved with the help of

volunteers and a delivery truck loaned by Parcels.

Paperwork is filed to obtain 501(c)3 status.

UBP History - 2007

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

Bread for the Journey donates seed money to cover our insurance costs

Shop officially opens in March 2008

White Clay Bicycle Club donates a professional bike repair stand and shop quality tools

UBP History - 2008

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

Growing pains. The shop is very very busy. Demand for low-cost bicycles and repair help is high.

Free Bike Program is started. Referral based, no-cost transportation. Lights, locks and fenders

provided.

UBP History - 2009

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

UBP History - 2010

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

Difficulty securing reliable volunteer assistance, turnover is high.

Laura Saperstein is hired to assist with volunteer recruitment and organization.

UBP History - 2011

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

Laura finds employment in Dover.

Saturday hours are dropped from public open shop due to difficulty securing adequate volunteer staffing.

Tuesday night is added and quickly becomes just as busy as Thursday.

Corry begins Saturday kid’s camp and Earn-A-Bike program at the shop.

UBP History - 2012

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

Board development continues.

Earn-A-Bike program in 3 schools – spring 2013.

Search for a new location.

UBP History – 2013 and beyond....

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

What we doThe Urban Bike Project is a community bike shop with a focus on education. Open shop hours are Thursday 6:30-

9:00pm and Saturday 1:00-4:00pm

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

What we do Free bike program

Classes

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

How We Are Funded

Sales of used bikes and bike parts

Open shop donations

Grants and other funding (less than 10%)

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

Social Contribution Teaching self-reliance

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

Social Contribution Diverse social interaction

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

Social Contribution Making resources equally available to

everyone

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

Social Contribution Offering an alternative to the disposable society

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

Social Contribution Offering an alternative to the disposable society

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop

urban bike project of wilmington, inca 501(c)3 community bike shop