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All the latest news about Bike Elf, Read, Write & Ride®, our events, and our fundraisers.
Bring bike Saturday to B&G Club for Bike Elf donation
Who hasn’t thought about doing something to make a difference but let the impulse slip away? Rejoice! Opportunity awaits on Saturday. Just think of it as Christmas in June. This get-’er-done act of kindness was inspired by Christmas. The year was 2014. The place was...
Rounding up support: Bike Elf launches fundraising campaign, sharing stories
When Dewayne and Leigh Wilson stood in their driveway in Townsend a little over two years ago with a dream of providing bicycles to children and youth who didn’t have one, they had eight used bicycles in a small shed but a whole lot of drive. This husband and wife...
An Army of volunteers; Event puts focus on helping one another
(Maryville) Salvation Army, an organization mostly known for its Red Kettle campaign at Christmastime, held an event Thursday night to recognize the tireless work done all year by its volunteers. Lt. Whitney Tomberlain, Maryville...
We need you!
Bike Elf runs entirely on the generosity and hard work of its donors, supporters, community organizations, partner companies, and volunteers. Our organization is run by volunteers, the curriculum is implemented through local nonprofits and schools, our new bikes are donated by companies or purchased by individuals, and all our events are organized and operated through our network of volunteers.
Right now, you can help.
Donate
Providing hundreds of brand-new bicycles every year costs money. Your tax-deductible financial contribution makes it possible for Bike Elf to function.
Sponsor
Bike Elf is always in need of corporate sponsorships. All sponsorship monies go directly to providing new bicycles through the Read, Write & Ride® program.
Volunteer
Throughout the year, Bike Elf conducts fundraisers, organizes bicycle rides, and hosts bike giveaway ceremonies for program participants. All of this is organized and managed by volunteers.
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Elf up!
Bike Elf needs you right now. We always need new bikes and donations to support the purchase of new bicycles. Companies and individuals right here in East Tennessee help us survive – but we need you, too. Even if you cannot support us financially, won’t you join us and volunteer at our next event? Elf up and click the button below.
We do not accept used bicycles
Bike Elf does not and cannot accept used, refurbished or repaired bicycles. We only provide brand new, unused bicycles to our student participants and therefore have no need for used bikes. We appreciate your generosity, but we ask that you do not drop off used bicycles at our locations or events.