For the sixth consecutive year the company is awarding ten bicycle related non-profit programs with shop quality tools and repair stands. The Tool Grants will help them expand and improve programs that make a huge difference in their communities.
Each of the ten grant recipients will receive over $1,400 in Park Tool products including:
- ·1 Park ToolPK-5Professional Mechanic Tool Kit
- ·2 Park ToolPCS-10.2Portable Repair Stands
- ·5 Park ToolSA-1Shop Aprons
- ·1 Park ToolBBB-4Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair
"This year we received submissions from over 300 worthy applicants, and while it was not easy to narrow it down, we're honored to be able tosupport these 10 organizations who are doing a standout job at engaging and supporting their communities through cycling. I was particularlyimpressed by the workour President’s Choice Award winnerBikeAAA is doing with bicycle advocacy and community outreach, and I'm lookingforward to seeing how they and our other winners put these resources to good use" said Eric Hawkins, Park Tool's president/owner and chiefmechanic.
The 2021 Park Tool Community Tool Grant Winners are:
Council Bluffs Public Library
Council Bluffs, IA
The Council Bluffs Public Library exists to meet the changing needs of Council Bluffs citizens, families and businesses, offering children, teen, and adult services to meet specific needs for a variety of ages. The library is expanding their offerings to include tools and resources for bike repair for those who want to learn to service their bicycles themselves, either due to financial constraints or for self-sufficiency’s sake.
BIKEIOWA NOTE: We just listed the Iowa Winner! You can see all winners here.