OUR MISSION: Phoenix Bikes empowers youth to become social entrepreneurs through
direct participation in a financially and environmentally sustainable
nonprofit bike shop that serves the community.
OUR VISION is to provide a fun, safe, and challenging environment for local youth through building & running a great community bike shop. We believe this is a unique way for young leaders to learn teamwork, explore social entrepreneurship, develop business and leadership skills, and serve others.
OUR SHOP ALSO PROVIDES AFFORDABLE BIKES AND BIKE REPAIR SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY.
History:
In March 2007, Phoenix Bikes opened its doors in Barcroft Park, Arlington, VA, as a nonprofit organization. With the fire of a dedicated group of citizens and cyclists, the shop grew from the ashes of Community Spokes, a community bike shop sponsored by the Arlington County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. Though we have accomplished much already within the walls of our small brick building in the park, additional plans for growth include increasing our supply of bikes to local families and employment centers, creating a mobile bike shop, and enriching our leadership curriculum with mentoring and other training opportunities.
