Seeking New Non-Profit Partners Bike to the Beach Seeks to Expand Our Impact. Bike to the Beach is expanding our local partnership program with a new 3-tiered model. Our goal is to help local non-profit service providers that are making a difference. With different levels of engagement depending on each partner organization’s capabilities, it is…
McKenna, Cameron, & Julie Bike to the Beach Veterans Julie Allen has done her fair share of Bike to the Beach rides. By our count, 9. But the last few have been the most amazing. First, in 2016, her 12-year-old daughter Cameron became the youngest girl to ever Bike to the Beach. Then, in 2017,…
Zeyhla Classroom Assistant – The Rise School Houston Zeyhla has worked at the Rise School Houston for 5 years as a Classroom assistant. After interning she was offered a job. Her tasks include Keeping kids safe, room sanitized and parents informed. She enjoys kids and her role doesn’t feel like work. Goal: want to stay in…
We’re excited to be able to offer our riders a Strava route for the ride, so that you can get turn by turn directions on your phone while you ride. You can also compete against fellow riders on certain segments along the route. Below are the instructions on how to download the Strava route, as well as…
Bekah Client – Summerhouse Bekah has a paid position at Shred For Independence, as Summerhouse’s SHRED SUPERVISOR, and she rocks it out! Bekah is a fish in the water! She loves to swim. She also loves to dance, and her wide variety of music preferences allows for all types of dancing! Her giggle is infectious,…
Bike to the Beach is about overcoming challenges, making an impact, and having fun. This year we face a unique challenge: Our community’s needs are greater than ever in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. But, like the city, we are #HoustonStrong. This year will empower the recovery of our partner organizations, unify the IDD community, and include people…
Donnell Client – The Center Donnell is a bright and good-natured young man who is one of the longest-attending clients at The Center’s day program. When Donnell was younger, he experienced difficulties communicating as a result of his Cerebral Palsy diagnosis. The inability to express himself was often frustrating, as well as limiting. Donnell began…
Caitlin Cashier – The Crossroads School Caitlin shows off the new cash register The Crossroads School is working towards employment solutions for its students. I critical step is expanding their vocational program and enhancing the tools available to train students. Older students have been enjoying learning how to operate a new cash register, which will…
In 2016, David Finnegan joined the Bike to the Beach New England Community when he participated in our 4th Annual Bike to the Beach New England Ride, a 100 mile bike ride for autism. Finnegan’s participation in the ride was inspired by his seven year old son, Henry. Henry was diagnosed as profoundly deaf at 10 months, and eventually…
Bike to the Beach Bay Area is this week! We’re excited to be able to offer you a Strava route for the ride, so that you can get turn by turn directions on your phone while you ride. You can also compete against fellow riders on certain segments along the route. Below are the instructions on how to…