Ride 2 Reentry: Tell Our Story

OAR's Ride to Reentry program began in 2016 by providing donated bikes to our clients in order to enhance their reentry.  OAR's clients have spent time in jail or prison and have returned to the community to start over with a second chance.  Through OAR's programs, clients spend time focusing on change and how to move forward in a positive manner.  Client's focus on employment, housing, health, family, and self.  Once completing our programs, clients are eligible to complete Ride to Reentry to receive a bike, lights, lock, and helmet.  In addition to this, clients receive education around bike laws and bike maintenance.

A bike gives a participant the freedom to get around the city without having to depend on others.  Clients are able to get to employment which is not on the bus line.  And clients are able to improve their health by riding a bike.  A bike is a life-changer for our clients.

As our program has grown, we have matched over 150 clients with bikes.  We are always in need of bikes and supplies for the program.  In order to continue to grow this program, we need to tell our story.  We are ready to create a video that might catch the eye of a bike vendor that would partner with the program.  We are ready to spread the story about our program in a visual fashion but we need your help.  Your donation to the campaign will help tell the story of our program.  Any extra funds will be spent on bikes for the clients.

Thank you for helping us tell our story.