A team of 24 cyclists will roll into Loveland on Friday, July 23 and put in a full day of volunteering on the 24th at Loveland Habitat’s construction site in Boise Village North. Their journey began on June 23 in Providence , Rhode Island and upon arrival at their final destination – San Francisco, CA, they will have logged in an impressive 4000 miles.
We are excited and honored to partner with these young adults, committed to sharing our vision of building simple, decent and affordable homes with people in need. Day 28 of 72 (Jul 8th) 1,456 / 4,143 miles completed!
Here is a bit more information about the group!
Vision Statement: Bike & Build envisions future generations who are committed to a lifetime of civic engagement and who inspire individuals and communities to create fair, decent housing for all Americans.
Mission Statement: Through service-oriented cycling trips, Bike & Build benefits affordable housing and empowers young adults for a lifetime of service and civic engagement.
Core Values Young Adult Driven: Bike & Build unlocks the potential of young adults to do incredible things. Our participants are the face of our organization, and the driving force behind all that we strive to accomplish. Through engaging young adults as active agents and ambassadors for affordable housing efforts, Bike & Build enables them to test their limits, become engaged and active citizens, and impact the housing landscape.
Safety: We acknowledge the inherent risk associated with cycling long distances and prioritize our participants’ health and safety above all else. The well-being of our participants is always our first consideration, and we encourage a culture of constant learning in safety practices before, during, and after our programs.
Empowerment: We aim to instill a sense of empowerment among all of our participants by offering them the opportunity to accomplish big things and tackle big problems.
Integrity: We always aim to do what is right for our participants, our donors, and affordable housing partners. Bike & Build values integrity, transparency and honesty among all of our constituents.
Fun: We like to have fun, and aim to build a culture and organization where we all have a good time while helping others. Bike & Build raises funds for affordable housing projects. Over seven seasons, Bike & Build has contributed $2,305,345 to housing groups to fund projects planned and executed by young adults; this includes $662,200 donated from the summer of 2009 (more than $163,000 more than 2008).
