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Empowering Communities Since 1987
Founded in 1987 in Naples, Bikes for Tykes stemmed from a heartfelt idea: every child, regardless of financial circumstance, deserves the joy of owning a bicycle. It all began when our founder encountered Joshua, a 6-year-old whose Christmas wish was a bike. From that moment, Bikes for Tykes, was born. Since then, thousands of children in Southwest Florida have experienced the transformative gift of a new or refurbished bike.
Building Stronger Communities
We offer a range of programs and services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our community: