Our mission ...
"Working Bikes gives new life to old bikes and independence to those who ride them, in the underserved communities of Chicago, Africa and Central & South America ... "
The Working Bikes Cooperative is a not-for-profit tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization, tax ID #54-2138339, which diverts bicycles from the waste stream in the greater Chicagoland area & surrounding states.
We repair some of these bikes for local donation & sale to help fund the overseas shipment & donation of all the remaining bicycles.
Calendar ...
Hours, as of November 2011 ...
We continue to be open for sales & repairs on Wednesday & Thursday noon-7pm and on Friday & Saturday noon-5pm. Please as before, note the later opening time on Saturday.
Our Volunteer night is held every Tuesday evening, from 5pm until 9pm.
Wednesdays (noon-7pm) and Saturdays (noon-5pm), when the storefront is open, are also good times to volunteer.
General & Board Meetings alternate, usually on the first Thursday of every month
- see the Events Calender for more information.
Click HERE for a Google map of 2434 S. Western Ave., the building is the big red brick two story warehouse at the SW corner of 24th Place and Western Avenue.
See some of the bikes we have for sale HERE ...
Visit our new Working Bikes Cooperative blog HERE ...
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Woodridge Recycling Extravaganza
Bikes collected at this event, being held by the Village of Woodridge, will be donated to Working Bikes ...
Contact: K. Rush.
WBC coordinator: Working Bikes 773/847-5440.
Warrenville Bike Rodeo
Working Bikes will be participating in the 7th annual Bike Rodeo, sponsored by the Warrenville Park District and City of Warrenville.
This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 19 from 9:00am until noon - at the Warrenville City Hall, in the Parking Lot Complex.
Last year we collected 12 bikes, but the year before we got over 75 from this event!
Contact: Tom Rowe 630/393-7279 extension 30.
Contact: Jenn McMahon.
WBC coordinator: Working Bikes 773/847-5440.
Oak Lawn Bike Drive day#1
James Hanley and Eagle Scout troop 1615 in Oak Lawn is holding a bike collection for Working Bikes ...
The event will take place at St. Linus Church (Saint Linus Parish, 10300 S. Lawler Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453), with bikes being collected at the west side of the rectory by the garages, after all masses on the weekend of May 19th-20th, from 5:00pm - 6:00pm on Saturday May 19th and from 8:30am - 2:00pm on Sunday May 20th.
If people are unable to take bikes along to the collection on these days, James can arrange pick-ups or drop-off at other times up until June 3rd - please contact him at jhaney5304@gmail.com to make the arrangements.
Bikes of any shape, color or condition are welcome!
Contact: James Haney.
WBC coordinator: Working Bikes 773/847-5440.
Oak Lawn Bike Drive day#2
James Hanley and Eagle Scout troop 1615 in Oak Lawn is holding a bike collection for Working Bikes ...
The event will take place at St. Linus Church (Saint Linus Parish, 10300 S. Lawler Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453), with bikes being collected at the west side of the rectory by the garages, after all masses on the weekend of May 19th-20th, from 5:00pm - 6:00pm on Saturday May 19th and from 8:30am - 2:00pm on Sunday May 20th.
If people are unable to take bikes along to the collection on these days, James can arrange pick-ups or drop-off at other times up until June 3rd - please contact him at jhaney5304@gmail.com to make the arrangements.
Bikes of any shape, color or condition are welcome!
Contact: James Haney.
WBC coordinator: Working Bikes 773/847-5440.
B.E.N., Cape Town, Shipping Party
We will be filling another container with bikes, etc., this one bound for The Bicycle Empowerment Network (BEN) in Cape Town, South Africa ...
To join in and help with loading, come along to Working Bikes at 2434 S. Western Avenue in Pilsen, from 10am until we're done - perhaps around 4pm?
Wayne Township Reuse and Recycle Event
Working Bikes will collect used bicycles in any condition for local and international bike projects at the 5th Annual Reuse and Recycle Event in Wayne Township, being held in the Wayne Township parking lot.
Contact: Cindy L. LaFever, 630/231-7140.
WBC coordinator: WB's Events, 773/847-5440.
Sauganash Community Church Bike Drive
The Sauganash Community Church on the northwest side of Chicago, at 4541 W. Peterson Avenue, is hosting another bike drive for Working Bikes.
They held a bike drive back in 2010 and were thrilled with the response that they got from the local community.
Contact: Johnna Knabe 773/968-7201.
WBC coordinator: Working Bikes 773/847-5440.
Independence Park Farmers Market
Working Bikes will be accepting bike donations at the Independence Park Farmers Market, being held near the intersection of Irving Park and Pulaski roads - at 3945 North Springfield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618.
Contact: Pat Clark, Market Manager, 312/263-3754.
WBC coordinator: Working Bikes 773/847-5440.
