We are thrilled to have been around for 17 years, impacted the lives of 3,700 young adults, contributed $6.7 million and 255,000 volunteer hours to affordable housing
If we want to be around for another 17 years or more, We need your help!
Why EREY?
Changes
Between reducing the number of trips and increasing our commitment to safety we have made significant enhancements to our riders’ overall experience.
Challenges
Due to these changes revenues are down and expenses are increasing, plus our insurance premiums have tripled. This is simply not a formula we can sustain.
Dollars and Cents
Since our first year, Bike & Build relied on our rider fundraising to cover operational overhead. With insurance costs now in excess of $130,000, our overhead costs are more than $300,000 a year. With 3 cross country trips next year, that’s nearly $80,000 needed per trip to cover overhead.
Plans
We are working diligently on efforts to diversify revenues, to include getting more support from corporate sponsors, partners, foundations, campaigns and especially alumni. Considering all of our incredible accomplishments, we feel Bike & Build is worthy of this support.
Vision
Within 5 years we envision bringing in enough non-rider revenue to ensure 100% of rider fundraising is used exclusively for trip costs and supporting our mission.
Why Alumni
While pursuing many opportunities, we feel Alumni already have a passionate connection and concern for the future of Bike & Build. We also know Alumni are civically engaged, giving people, thus ask that you put Bike & Build on the top of your personal philanthropy list.
Every Rider, Every Year
The goal is to get every past, present and future rider to contribute every year to Bike & Build. For example, if 3,700 alumni signed up to give just $10 a month we would achieve our vision. Regardless, any size gift matters! We ask you make a gift that is meaningful to you!
