The Brief
- Turning Points in Bradenton is facing a shortage of bicycle donations as the need for reliable transportation rises among residents.
- Volunteers build and refurbish bikes using spare parts to help local clients get to work, medical appointments, and essential services.
- The community organization has distributed more than 10,000 refurbished bicycles over the past 15 years to prevent and reduce homelessness.
BRADENTON, Fla. – A Bradenton non-profit is calling on community members to donate bicycles as rising food prices and gas costs drive up local demand for reliable transportation.
Non-profit seeks bike shop donations
Local perspective:
Turning Points in Bradenton is the one-stop shop for preventing and reducing homelessness in Manatee County.
The non-profit provides hot showers, laundry services, clothing, food and resources to help with employment, rental and utility assistance, veteran’s services and free medical and dental care for the uninsured. …