My Free Bikes Project is still going strong, with more than 420 bikes in the hands of new owners since 2020. If there are any bikes in the neighborhood that are outgrown or no longer used, I will refurbish them and pass them on to those who may not be able to buy one. Recently, I’ve been working with the International Rescue Committee and Homes Not Borders to give bikes to Afghan and African refugees settling in the community. Also needed are helmets, locks, and pumps. Neighbors can contact me at manvera@yahoo.com if they would like to donate these items.

You can read an article about the project that ran in Stroll magazine, a publication for residents in the community of Chevy Chase Village.

— Manuel Vera