Friday, September 30, 2005

Atlanta Bikers be on the alert. On the Citizens for Progressive Transit Mailing List I saw this email copied below. I'm sure they would take cash donations from anyone, just ask at the email address in the letter. I might donate prizes from my business to this group.

Howdy, folks.

Rachael here with the Sopo Bicycle Cooperative. Some of you may have met
Jay, my partner in organizing, at the last CPT meeting. I'm writing to share
with you that we've scored an enormous victory for the progressive transit
community. Our workshop found a permanent home in the East Atlanta Village,
thanks to the Southstar CDC, the East Atlanta Kids Club, and Don Bender.
This means that Atlanta will have it's very own cooperatively run nonprofit
free bicycle workshop where we will provide programming for children and
adults, low income folks, bicycle mechanics of all skill levels (including
zero), and anyone who wants to get on a bike and ride. Just imagine how many
people we're going to get out of cars! And how many people we will help
access sustainable transit!

You can help us! Aside from needing cash, we also need some items for our
workshop. Additionally, we're going to throw some benefit events, and we'll
need prizes to raffle off. Below you will find a wish list for our workshop.
If you have any of these things lying around and you'd like to donate it, or
if you'd like to contribute a prize or cash, please let me know! I can be
reached at sopobikes@[no spam]gmail.com or 404[XXX-XXXX]. We're having a general
meeting on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 7 pm at 981 Manigault St. Everyone is invited
to attend.

In solidarity for a cleaner and safer Atlanta!
Rachael Spiewak
Sopo Bicycle Cooperative Organizer

Sopo Bicycle Cooperative Workshop Wish List

- Spare Bicycle Parts
- Tools
- Cash Box
- Notepad
- Radio
- Minifridge
- Chairs
- Tables
- Shelving
- Storage Hooks
- Cleaning Supplies
- Trashcan
- Trashbags
- Recycling Bins
- Sign for Door
- Paint
- Mailbox
- Shade Tent
- Hand Cleaning Soap for Bike-greasy Hands
- Locking Cabinets
- Restaurant Prep Tables
- Towels/Rags
- Extension Cord

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