KEXP’s Audioasis local music program is excited to announce a new community initiative designed to create connections between KEXP listeners and deserving local charities. The hope is that these connections will result in an increase in awareness of the mission and work of local organizations and the impact they have on the larger community.
 Bike Works builds sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. We teach young people how to fix bicycles and reward them with their own set of wheels. We empower youth with life skills, self confidence, and the pride that comes from building something with your own hands while promoting sustainable transportation.
Five things you can do right now to get involved with Bike Works:
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Inspire and encourage young people in your life to fall in love with bicycles by participating in a class or summer camp.
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Ride your bike to work, for errands, and to just simply enjoy your neighborhood -- and when your bike needs some love, bring it on in to our community bicycle shop for a tune up
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Volunteer for our drop-in mechanic nights (all levels welcome), mentor in our classroom, or volunteer at our community events.
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Recycle your bikes and parts by donating them to our community bike shop and youth programs.
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Help us build strong youth and strong communities by participating in some of our community events
Bike Works focuses on the building of sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. KEXP has strongly supported our work as well as the community-building efforts of other local organizations, for which we are very grateful.
Bill Lippe, President, Bike Works Board of Directors
The 2008 Application cycle closed on August 31, 2007. No late applications will be accepted.
Decisions will be made by a KEXP employee review team led by John Richards, host of the Morning Show and Associate Program Director, and Melissa Collett, Community Partnerships Coordinator.
Organizations will be chosen this fall and will be notified of their status in November 2007. To apply for the 2009 cycle, check back in June 2008.
Contact Information:
Questions about applications can be directed to melissa@kexp.org, 206 520-5862. Overall questions can be directed to morningshow@kexp.org.
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