Give a Foster Youth the Freedom of Their First Bike

When I was 5 years old, I moved to a new city and didn’t know anyone.

Riding around the neighborhood, I found my friends—people who are still like family to me today. That bike gave me freedom, confidence, and a way to belong.

Now, we want to give that same gift to foster youth in our community.

Our Goal: Build 20 Bikes for Foster Youth

Each bike includes:

>> A new bike

>> A helmet

>> A lock

ToDo’s Bike Garage, in partnership with Foster Love, local Kirkland bicycle builders, and Beacon Hill Bike Garage, is coming together to build and donate 20 brand-new bikes to foster youth.

These bikes will be distributed through foster organizations, helping kids experience the freedom of mobility, independence, and connection.

Your Impact (Doubled)

Every dollar is matched → your donation goes twice as far

That means:

$250 builds one complete bike

Just $125 delivers a full bike to a foster youth

Every donation—big or small—moves us closer to putting a bike in a child’s hands.

❤️ Why This Matters

For many foster youth, stability and connection can be hard to find.

A bike is more than transportation:

It’s a way to explore

A way to meet friends

A way to feel independent

A way to belong

️ Built by Community, for Community

This project is powered by volunteers and local partners:

ToDo’s Bike Garage (founded by Chuck Dandino)

Foster Love

Local Kirkland bike builders

Beacon Hill Bike Garage

Livable Kirkland (providing corporate matching to double every donation)

All labor is donated—100% of funds go directly to bikes, helmets, and locks.

Once we reach our goal:

Parts will arrive within ~30 days

We’ll host a community build day the following week

Help Us Reach 20 Bikes

We’re tracking progress by bikes built—not just dollars.

Be Part of the Story

A simple bike changed my life.

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