Real impact, real stories
“The bike actually saved me.”
Jerry came to FCW after completing rehab. With no car and no way to get to work, a bike changed everything. It gave him mobility, routine, and dignity.
This is the power of your gift.
Building the future of FCW
Franklinton Cycle Works has never been just a bike shop.
For 15 years, it has been a place where bicycles break down barriers, where neighbors come together, and where community is built one repair, one ride, and one relationship at a time. The past year tested FCW in ways no one expected—a car accident that damaged the building, months of slowed traffic, and financial hurdles facing nonprofits everywhere.
Yet in true FCW spirit, challenges became opportunities. When the shop was hit, the community rallied-packing an event at Land-Grant in a show of support that reminded everyone how much this work matters. And when repairs were complete, the building emerged stronger, brighter, and more welcoming, now adorned with large-scale murals by local artists and on its way to a new green space that will transform the block.
Over the years, powered by over 1,200+ volunteers, FCW has given away 3,500+ bikes to kids and families in need, repaired 8,000+ bikes in our community shop,
sold 20,000+ $1 inner tubes and provided 4000+ hours of bike education.
Help us keep rolling strong for the next 15 years.
Our Goal:
$75,000 to keep
things rolling forward
What Your Gift Supports
Empowering Education
Free and low-cost workshops teach people lifelong bike maintenance skills, building confidence and independence.
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$250 provides supplies for a month of free classes
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$1,000 helps fund a month of educational programs
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$15,000 sustains workshops for an entire year
Expanding Access
We refurbish bikes for those in need and help neighbors get to work, school, and essential services.
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$500 refurbishes 5 bikes
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$10,000 provides bikes to 50 families
Sustainable Practices
Every year, we divert thousands of pounds of bike parts from landfills and give used bikes a second life.
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$5,000 supports eco-friendly shop operations for a year
Organizational Growth
Your support strengthens our infrastructure, allowing us to scale programs and reach more people citywide.
CHOOSE YOUR IMPACT
No matter how much you give, you’re helping move people forward.
Giving Level Examples:
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$10 – Covers the cost of a flat tire repair
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$50 – Provides safety accessories like lights and helmets
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$100 – Maintains a set of community workstations for a week
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$250 – Funds a full month of bike repair classes
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$350 – Bike, helmet, lock and a light to keep someone rolling
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$500 – Refurbishes 5 donated bikes for new riders
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$1,000 – Supports one month of community shop operations