Troy Bike Rescue

What's new with us?  A lot!  We have officially moved into our new home, The Wheelhouse, at 3280 6th avenue in North Troy, and had our first week of open shops this past week.  Our fundraiser on May 28th at The Sanctuary for Independent Media was a great success.  Plus, we have a new "youth hours" initiative on the way...

THE WHEELHOUSE
Our new home is a big improvement for us!  It's the simple things, like a display rack for adoption bikes, a couch for hanging out and waiting, a greeters desk where people can check in & out, and individual tool boxes that go with each stand that make it work better already.  We are still getting organized (and can always use help), but it is exciting!!

THE FUNDRASIER
HUGE thanks go out to all the people who helped make our fundraiser a success.  This means the people who cooked the food, the artists who donated amazing artworks to the auction, the volunteers who coordinated all aspects of the activities from the kids bike rodeo to the art auction, to the music.  It also means big thanks to YOU ALL, who came out and supported with your words and wallets.  THANK YOU! THANK YOU! & Congratulatins to all the winners of cool stuff!

NEW BIKE ADOPTION GUIDELINES
What is the FAQ at TBR?  The answer to this is hands down, "How do I get a bike???"  We have finally revamped our adoption guidelines and have gotten it all together in writing as clearly as possible.  You can check it out here Flyers will also be available.

YOUTH SHOP HOURS
One thing we have noticed immediately at our new shop, is that our new neighborhood has a lot of kids who want or need a place to be.  Some of them want to be working at TBR!  So, we are going to be opening the shop early (3-5pm) specifically for youth, ages 10-16.  

STORAGE LOCATION NEEDED
For the past year and a half, Paul Cregut has very graciously donated the use of a big schoolhouse that he owns in Watervliet.  This has been an AMAZING asset to us, however renovation work is beginning there soon, and we need to find a new location.  We are seeking a vacant building to house extra bikes ASAP.  please contact us if you have any leads.