Description
Based in Emporia, KS, Handlebars of Hope is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) bicycle outreach ministry designed to give hope to those in need, locally and in Mexico.
Each year we spend several months serving communities in Matamoros, Mexico, bringing them much-needed hope and support. Since 2014 we have given away thousands of bikes and done countless free repairs.
Christ has also empowered us to set up a youth cycling club at an orphanage, teach bike repair to men in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, organize free bicycle repair outreach events, and much more. We are also working to assist current businesses in Mexico and to launch new businesses to help empower those desperately seeking employment.
Locally we have been able to provide bikes to Big Brothers Big Sisters, SOS, Salvation Army, USD 253 and USD 252 school districts, Emporia Men’s Shelter, Monique-A-Wish, children, and adults with special needs, and those with transportation needs. We also provided bike mechanic & cleaning clinics.
Our mission includes giving out bicycles, repairing bicycles for free, all for the sake of drawing people to church outreaches and events where the gospel is shared.
