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.
Cash or Cheque
Mail a cheque made out to PEDAL Foundation to 2429 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3E1 or drop in during open hours.
In Memory of
Make a donation in honour of a loved one. We will send a card acknowledging your thoughtful gift to the family or friend.
Monthly Gift
As a monthly donor, you help ensure consistent programming.
Gift of Securities
We can provide you with a Gift of Securities form so you can easily transfer the shares you wish to gift.
Bikes & Parts
Give another life to bikes and parts you no longer need but could be used by another.
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.
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.
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.
