To the Aussie readers: Happy National Recycling Week (8th – 14th Nov 2020).
Do you live in Adelaide, have a spare bike and are looking for a way to support the NRW theme of ‘Recovery – A future beyond a bin’?
Then this post is for you!
..And if you live elsewhere.. look for a similar program in your area!
Here’s a sneak peek at Lighthouse Youth Program’s November Bike Drive 2020.
What is Lighthouse Youth Projects (LYP)?
Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc (LYP) was established in Adelaide, South Australia in 2016. This program delivers a range of bike programs – including BMX and MTB mentoring programs to give hope to young Australians in crippling emotional, mental and financial situations.
Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc is a registered charity and volunteer supported not-for-profit organisation sharing a love of riding and living life to the fullest. LYP strives to help young people at risk of not being amazing, empowering them for a successful future.
They work with young people, regardless of circumstance, supporting them into positive pathways through our diverse range of programs.
Their services include a range of community and social events, bike skill coaching and events, and life skills and mentoring.
Click here for more about LYP.
LYP Bike Drive
Do you want to help improve the lives of young people AND support the environment at the same time?
To mark Australia’s National Recycling Week LYP is teaming up with the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and the City of Charles Sturt to take your pre-loved bikes off your hands.
LYP welcomes old (or new!) bikes that need a new home, and we are excited to get them back on the road or recycle them when they are past their used by date!
Rescuing bikes from sheds, backyards, and garages allows LYP to continue to provide their mentoring and help at-risk youth to create positive change in their lives.
Join LYP at the Beverley Recycling and Waste Centre, 2-6 Toogood Ave, Beverley, South Australia this Friday 13 & Saturday 14 November 2020!
LYP can’t wait to see you there!
BIKE DROP OFF TIMES:
Friday 13th between 8am – 4pm
Saturday 14th between 8am – 4pm
So if you are around Adelaide and have a spare bike, why not head down and meet the LYP crew and support their Nov 2020 Bike Drive.
LYP Mentoring through bikes
Not only do Lighthouse Youth Projects offer a range of community events, BMX and MTB coaching, along with life skills mentoring, but they also have a range of videos online to encourage more people to get on their bikes and ride.
Mentoring through bikes
These videos cover a rage of skills, from how to bunny hop, to ‘pumping’ for when you are on a pump track and some general bike maintenance skills (like the video below).
This is another way LYP help to mentors others and share a love of bikes, riding skills, energy and enthusiasm with the next generation, encouraging everyone around them to get stoked on life.
Impressive!
Keep up the awesome work LYP!
Some content and all images and video sourced from LYP website, Vimeo, FB & IG.