Bikes for Neighbors
Increasing personal freedom and mobility with the help of bicycles.
For many of our community members, a bicycle is more than a way to get around—it’s freedom, reliability, and access to daily life.
Launched in 2015 as Bicycles for Refugees, the program was restructured in 2020 and renamed Bikes for Neighbors to serve a wider array of people across Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. The name is inspired by the city’s welcoming spirit and the familiar signs that read: “No matter where you are from, we’re glad you’re our neighbor.”
How the Program Works
Bikes are not free. A $100 participant contribution is expected for each bicycle distributed. This contribution helps cover refurbishment, gear, and program costs so Bikes for Neighbors can serve more people sustainably.
Since its launch, the program has provided thousands of people with bicycles and the confidence to use them for daily life.
Do you have someone in mind who could participate in our Bikes for Neighbors program?
Apply / Refer Someone for a $100 Bikes for Neighbors Bicycle
Partners
Is a Bikes for Neighbors bicycle free?
No. A $100 participant contribution is expected for each bicycle distributed. The bicycle is professionally refurbished and comes with transportation gear including a helmet, lock, pump, and lights.
Who is Bikes for Neighbors for?
Bikes for Neighbors is intended for income-constrained individuals who can use a bicycle for transportation or daily life. The program works primarily through referrals from community organizations.
What is included with the bicycle?
Participants receive a professionally refurbished bicycle, helmet, lock, pump, lights, and ongoing support.
Interested in partnering our sponsoring this program? Please contact us.
Bikes for Neighbors News & Initiatives
Why One of Our Bikes Has a Bright Green Fork
Why One of Our Bikes Has a Bright Green Fork
Buiding Connections: From bike club to community builder
Buiding Connections: From bike club to community builder
Bikes for Neighbors: Why Bikes Alone Aren’t Enough
Bikes for Neighbors: Why Bikes Alone Aren’t Enough
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