Bicycle Donations

What happens to my bicycle after it’s donated?

All donated bicycles support WOBC’s work in the community in the following ways:

  • Free Bicycle Programs
    WOBC refurbishes donated bicycles and then redistributes them back to the community at no cost to schools, community organizations, and governmental agencies across the Chattanooga region. WOBC also distributes bicycles for children and youth at designated community events.

    Bicycle Education Program
    WOBC’s Bicycle Education Program provides free bicycle safety education programming to thousands of children and youth across Southeast Tennessee each year. Donated bicycles are used for programming and supporting WOBC’s Earn-A-Bike youth bicycle education initiative.

  • Repair Parts
    Occasionally, due to wear and tear, bikes are unable to be refurbished. Usable parts from these bikes are pulled and used for refurbishing and repairing other bikes.

    Recycling
    Bicycles that are beyond repair are recycled.

  • NNH Red Bank Thrift & Four Bridges Outfitters

    WOBC aims to give away every bike we receive, but some, like road bikes and specialty models, don’t meet the needs of the communities we serve. Selling a limited selection of bicycles, in partnership with Northside Neighborhood House’s Red Bank Thrift Store & Four Bridges Outfitters, helps WOBC purchase essential repair parts and supports our community programs.