Re: T3 Partnership with a local non-profit- Phoenix Bikes?

Yes me as well!

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From: "Jon-Paul deLange" <jonpaul.delange@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Apr 13, 2012 12:18 am
Subject: T3 Partnership with a local non-profit- Phoenix Bikes?
To: <dct3@googlegroups.com>

Judah,
I'm with Jennifer, Jim, and Angelica.
JP

On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 20:42, Jennifer Peregoy
<jenniferperegoy1@gmail.com>wrote:

> It sounds like a good fit to me Judah. I'd be happy to support this
> organization.
>
> Jenn
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> On Sat, Apr 7, 2012 at 3:22 PM, Judah dal Cais <jdalcais@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> We have batted around the idea of forming a partnership/relationship with
>> a local non-profit.  The T3 mission is to give back to the community.  One
>> organization we discussed in the telecoms is Bike of the World, but this
>> morning after the Davidsonville, MD ride with Jesse and Ian, there was a
>> mention of Phoenix Bikes.  Here is there mission:
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>> Phoenix Bikes empowers youth to become social entrepreneurs through
>> direct participation in a financially and environmentally sustainable
>> nonprofit bike shop that serves the community.
>>
>> VISION: is to provide a fun, safe, and challenging environment for local
>> youth through building & running a great community bike shop. We believe
>> this is a unique way for young leaders to learn teamwork, explore social
>> entrepreneurship, develop business and leadership skills, and serve others.
>>
>> HISTORY: In March 2007, Phoenix Bikes opened its doors in Barcroft Park,
>> Arlington, VA, as a nonprofit organization. With the fire of a dedicated
>> group of citizens and cyclists, the shop grew from the ashes of Community
>> Spokes, a community bike shop sponsored by the Arlington County Department
>> of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. Though we have accomplished much
>> already within the walls of our small brick building in the park,
>> additional plans for growth include increasing our supply of bikes to local
>> families and employment centers, creating a mobile bike shop, and enriching
>> our leadership curriculum with mentoring and other training opportunities.
>> *
>> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/19/AR2010041904423.html
>> *
>>
>> *http://www.phoenixbikes.org/*
>>
>> What does the group think about forming a partnership with Phoenix Bikes
>> and helping to raise funds for a new facility?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Judah
>>
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