We Give All
That We Get
100 cents of EVERY dollar ever raised
by the
Spokesgroup has purchased bikes and helmets. |
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The Spokes Group had another great year in 2011 thanks to scores of donors. We are always asked “How did you do this year?”
- We provided 1550 new bikes and helmets to the Charlotte Salvation Army Christmas Bureau.
- Additionally we donated 160 bikes to the Charlotte Boys and Girls clubs for use as incentives.
- Right Moves for Youth received 75 bikes for use in their in school programs.
- We donated 30 bikes to Victory Junction.
- The new Charleston, SC branch raised fund for 50 bikes and we matched that to get them started.
- A new branch in Atlanta was matched 74 bikes and they distributed 178 bikes through the greater Atlanta Salvation Army.
- We provided 100 bikes each to the Salvation Army in Cleveland and Rutherford Counties.
- For the past 18 years, our generous donors have helped us purchase 25,371 bikes to distribute primarily through The Salvation Army. You have helped us pedal a lot of joy over 18 years.
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Since day 1, 100 cents of every dollar donated had been used to purchase and assemble bikes and helmets.
To date our expenses this year exceed our donations by $12,800. However we have a lot of matching gifts receivable and our year does not end until June 30.
This year, we got a wonderful head start on the acquisition of helmets. The law firm of Crumley Roberts in Greensboro, NC has come alongside our efforts with a generous donation of $10,000 for these helmets. We can't thank them enough for thier incredible support!
Crumley Roberts is very serious about keep kids safe on bikes.
Click here for their "10 Tips for Safe Bike Riding".
Spreading Christmas Joy, One Bike at a Time
The Spokes Group board members from left: Maj. Todd Hawks, Salvation Army Area Commander, Tayuanee Dewberry, Dan Alion, Shannon Hames, Caroline Smith, head administrator, Richard Dunn, vice president, Will Beard, president, and Andy Beard.
We hope you find the following information uplifting and
informative.
- Our goal in 2010 was 2530 bikes. (350
of those are distributed through the Raleigh Salvation Armyu Bureau)
- 2010 was our 17th year raising
donations for bikes for needy children. We
have provided 23,373 happy Christmas mornings
thanks to generous friends and businesses of all sizes. Since
day one 100% of our donations have purchased bikes and helmets. Our
transparency and our 100%
use of donor dollars earned us the
BBB Accredited Charity designation.
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Right Moves for Youth and The Boys and GirlsClub also receives
some bikes.
We are committed to helping students achieve
in school as well Our main partner, The Salvation Army
Christmas Bureau, received the bulk of the bikes to distribute
to needy children.
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Our Raleigh expansion donates 350 bikes to
the Raleigh Salvation Army. We also donated 200 bikes to
the Cleveland County, NC Salvation Army.
- The Board voted this year to expand our mission
and provide more bikes to organizations that make a difference for
“at risk” students in the area public schools. The Boys and Girls
Clubs and Right Moves for Youth are two organizations that provide
that service.
- Questions? Email us at bikes@thespokesgroup.com
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
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REACHING OUT!
We are looking for additional opportunities to expand this
joyful enterprise into other communities and will assist financially
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