Sharing Wheels gifts local children bicycles
More than 150 Snohomish County children have new bikes this fall courtesy of Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop and its supporters.
With help from more than 75 volunteers, the nonprofit new and used bikes for low income families this fall. About 100 bikes were matched with folks through the Everett bike shop, others were distributed through the Salvation Army, Dawson’s Place, Interfaith Family Shelter, Everett High School PTA and Domestic Violence Services. 150 kids receive Christmas presents from local firefighters
Last month, Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue continued its 11-year tradition of delivering gifts to families in need during the holiday season.
Through partnerships with local nonprofits families are identified in the service area who need assistance. This year, 150 kids received gifts from the fire and rescue team.