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== History == | == History == | ||
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Volunteers began RUBARB in March 2006, after constantly collecting unused flood bikes, pulling them from garbage piles in the streets, and fixing them up for both residents and volunteers. Bikes that would have otherwise been sitting in an overflowing dump of Post Katrina rubbish, are now being reused by many people in New Orleans. RUBARB has evolved into a full scale upper 9th ward community bike shop. A shop which began with programs such as bike lending, and bike building workshops has now become RUBARB. | |||
RUBARB today offers: | |||
*Build a Bike options | |||
*Earn a bike program for youth | |||
*Open workshop hours | |||
*Maintenance assistance | |||
*Creative Art with bike themes | |||
*Work Trade opportunities | |||
*Monthly field trips for youth | |||
*Saturday snax | |||
== Services Offered == | == Services Offered == | ||
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| Website | www.rubarbike.org |
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| buildit@rubarbike.org | |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, |
| Language | |
| Services Offered | |
| Mission Statement | RUBARB's mission is to provide a free space for those who want to repair, maintain, build and learn more about bicycles. In addition to promoting alternative transportation and the creative reuse of material, we focus on youth development through skill building and the encouragement of self-reliance. |
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Contact Info
physical: 2239 Piety Street, New Orleans LA 70117 (corner of Piety & Tonti, upper 9th ward)
mailing: 1829 Columbus St, New Orleans LA 70116
www.rubarbike.org
History
Volunteers began RUBARB in March 2006, after constantly collecting unused flood bikes, pulling them from garbage piles in the streets, and fixing them up for both residents and volunteers. Bikes that would have otherwise been sitting in an overflowing dump of Post Katrina rubbish, are now being reused by many people in New Orleans. RUBARB has evolved into a full scale upper 9th ward community bike shop. A shop which began with programs such as bike lending, and bike building workshops has now become RUBARB.
RUBARB today offers:
- Build a Bike options
- Earn a bike program for youth
- Open workshop hours
- Maintenance assistance
- Creative Art with bike themes
- Work Trade opportunities
- Monthly field trips for youth
- Saturday snax
Services Offered
Categories:
- 2006 Founded Community Bicycle Organizations
- Louisiana Community Bicycle Organizations
- New Orleans, LA Community Bicycle Organizations
- English Speaking Community Bicycle Organizations
- DIY Repair Service Community Bicycle Organizations
- Bike Sharing Service Community Bicycle Organizations
- Earn-A-Bike Service Community Bicycle Organizations
- Group Ride Community Bicycle Organizations
- Bicycle Advocacy Community Bicycle Organizations
- In-School Programs Community Bicycle Organizations
- Community Bicycle Organizations