(BCN) — Two nonprofits teamed up to make it easier for students in East San Jose to get to school.
Good Karma Bikes is partnering with YMCA Silicon Valley to provide third, fourth, and fifth grade students in the Berryessa Union School District with bicycles, some of whom have a longer distance to travel after the closure of three elementary schools this year. The students are part of the YMCA Expanded Learning Program at Noble Elementary School.
The idea came together following the school closures and the nonprofit’s concerns there would be an increase in absenteeism with students finding it difficult to attend class. The bike shop is donating 50 bicycles to former Toyon Elementary School students…