Come along to the 2023 Bicycles for Humanity AGM on Sunday 20th August at Toyota Altona! We'll be kicking off at 10am for our next volunteer packing day, where we will continue to pack Container #32.
AGM proper is at 2pm, with afternoon tea to follow at 3:30pm.
Join us Sunday 21 May at 10am as we finish packing container 31 with donated bicycles.
We'll be packing at Gate 7, Toyota, Grieves Parade, Altona North. There will be a snag for allπ
Please RSVP and advise any dietary requirements to Matt: [email protected]
Our tireless CEO, Andy Gild, has teamed up with friend and co-coach Jacqui to run in the Comrades Ultramarathon this June!
If you want to donate to Andy and Jacqui's run, follow the MyCause link below - all funds raised go back to B4H Melbourne
https://t.co/sZ6pTCHutI
π We are recruiting! π
Part time Volunteer Managing Director and CEO
Looking to take on a part-time role that makes a difference across the globe?
More infoπ
https://t.co/gynZ2yYJn7
π Volunteer Spotlight π
Meet Eddy from Caulfield. While his riding days are behind him, he has vigorously taken up a new hobby. Eddy scours the streets for unwanted bicycles, fixes them up, and donates them to B4H Melbourne. He's just donated 5 great bicycles - Thank you Eddy!
A massive congratulations to our two 2023 Matt McCullough Award Winners - Ira Felinski and Tim Mulligan. Ira has successfully navigated our transition to a new URL with aplomb. Tim has stacked nearly every bicycle we have received into shipping containers.Thank you!π
B4H Melbourne has its annual range of donation gift cards for you to send to a loved one!
Simply select the amount you wish to donate, choose a design, write your message, and send it to the lucky recipient.
$50 is enough to ship a bicycle to Namibia...
https://t.co/XhM7rPbFhA
'Tis the season to gift generosity π
This December, check out our stylish range of B4H Melbourne Gift Cards for tax-deductible gifting that goes the distance. Just $50 covers the cost to ship a donated bicycle to Africa! - https://t.co/XhM7rPcd78
We are accepting bicycle donations again! If you want to upcycle a disused bicycle, please get in touch with one of our friendly volunteers here: https://t.co/Y6a359deQ1
Would you like to help B4H Melbourne make a difference to people's lives both here and in West Africa?
We are seeking volunteers who own vehicle suited to collecting bikes in various areas around Melbourne.
If you're interested, please let us know at [email protected]
Container 29 is leaving this Friday, bound for Namibia.
Our partners at BEN Namibia will be working with the Family of Hope Foundation to ensure the generously donated bicycles support access to education and employment in the community.
Surprise! Over the next week one of our bicycle shop owners in Namibia will be taking over our socials π³π¦
Mr Elephant began selling and maintaining bikes in 2004. His current shop is in Swakopmund, courtesy of a container from B4H WA.
Keep an eye out for updates from Mr Elephant!
The biggest event in the cycling calendar starts in just a few minutes - the 2022 Tour de France! Night owls can watch it live on SBS, or for those who value their sleep catch stage replays on SBS On Demand. More info here: https://t.co/VkwBCXUp3W
Happy #WorldBicycleDay! Whether you're a casual rider or a lycra warrior, we can all enjoy adding two wheels for our journey to work/school/adventure.
Where are you planning to ride to this weekend to celebrate World Bicycle Day?
A massive π congratulations π to Jai Hindley, the first Australian to win the Giro d'Italia, and only the second Australian to win a Grand Tour.
https://t.co/pdqsMAUmtF
We are thrilled to welcome two new volunteers to our B4H Melbourne team: Susmita Sinharoy (Communications Manager) and Kelly Monarda (Marketing Manager). Welcome to the team π₯³