Donate
Supported by generous donations, Our Community Bikes (OCB) offers low cost and free bike repair, mechanical skills training, education (and more) to empower and enable people to own and maintain a bicycle, ensuring access to vital services and opportunities.
Desire for a greener world and more active lifestyles means that local governments and sports bodies are keen to get more people cycling. However, affordability remains a persistent barrier.
OCB tackles this head on. We provide education, affordable services and equitable space regardless of perceived ability, employment status, income, race, gender, orientation or age. The goal? Increasing access to bicycles and the opportunities that affordable, independent transportation give people.
Where your donations go
Our operations rely on support from individuals and organizations, who help maintain and expand the services we offer. Donations ensure that we can continue to offer Access Nights, Youth Bike Club, Pedals for the People, mechanics courses and a range of other programs which make cycling more accessible, affordable and inclusive.
What does it cost us to deliver our services?
$432 - one refurbished bike for someone facing extreme, ongoing financial hardship
$280 - one refurbished children’s bike
$160 - year-round service subsidy for someone facing extreme, ongoing, financial hardship
$723 - one clinic in Oppenheimer Park
$800 - one access night for people underrepresented in the bike industry to gain experience working on their own bike in a supportive environment
Can YOU help?
We can accept donations through a range of channels, including Canada Helps, automated funds transfer, by cheque, e-transfer, or in our shop.
Ways to donate funds
Mail us a cheque made out to PEDAL Foundation;
Come in during open hours and make a donation at the shop;
Automated monthly donations from your bank account can be set up by filling out and submitting this form; or
One time or monthly gifts from your credit card can be set up using the form below.
The PEDAL Foundation is a non-profit society that supports the work of Our Community Bikes and related programming in the Vancouver area. PEDAL relies on donations from generous members of the community to help fund our programs and services. As a registered charity, we are happy to provide tax receipts for donations of $25 or more.
We also accept bicycles and bike part donations. A tax receipt may be provided for items valued at $150 or more.
Our reach continues to grow!
Donations have allowed us to reach new communities and offer new and improved services. Last year alone, Pedals for the People provided 255 bicycles and over 1350 free repairs through our Oppenheimer clinic. Our DIY Access Nights also provided space for hundreds of participants and our Gear-up program hosted over 40 trainees.
Partner with OCB
We regularly work with organizations across Vancouver and beyond to improve and expand our services.
Want to partner with OCB? There are many ways organizations can support our work, and we welcome those interested to get in touch with us. Our staff are always on hand to discuss options.
Please contact OCB Executive Director, Sarah Thomas for further information.
