Bikes 4 Life in West Oakland isn't a traditional bike store. They don't sell bikes -- they give them away.
"When formerly incarcerated people, who are coming home, between a Clipper card and a bicycle, they should be able to get to anywhere in the Bay Area they need to go for jobs, opportunities, services," said George Galvis, the executive director of"Providing opportunities for formerly incarnated people is critical in terms of reducing recidivism, promoting public safety, and they are the best messengers and mentors, who have been there and done that," Galvis said.
" that just shows, like, cultural pride. One says 'Sunkissed.' Basically, brown is beautiful, kissed by the sun," Coba said.As the shop grows, so too will the job opportunities. The Bikes 4 Life already launched a food pantry, led by Michael Little Bear, program manager for HEAL, or Healthy Eating, Active Living. He also runs the bike shop. And, he also once served time behind bars.
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