BIKES N' ROSES

Youth Development and Positive Change

Bikes N' Roses

Formed by Communities United youth leaders envisioning a space for a positive outlet in their communities, Bikes N’ Roses (BNR) is a youth-driven bicycle cooperative providing job training and employment opportunities to young people. BNR uses bicycles as both a medium to drive social change and a foundation from which young people can learn and practice skills applicable to college and career, build their self-confidence, develop and strengthen peer and community relationships, and become agents of positive change in their communities.

PROGRESS MADE

Provide positive youth development and employment opportunities to over 60 youth annually.

Donated bicycles to families and essential workers during the pandemic.

Engaged over 1,000 families and youth through community wellness and bike rides to promote healthy living.

MEET

Bella

Bella is a BNR youth and attends Northside College Prep. Bella has been a part of BNR at both the former Albany Park BNR location and now at the Belmont-Cragin shop. “My involvement has helped me become a better person, I get to help others through fixing their bike, fixing bikes for bike donations, and teaching others how they can get involved. I love being part of BNR’s mission and shed light on the importance of access to bikes and...