We have had tremendous success sending a letter to area churches and asking them to include the request in their church bulletin and/or announce it during their services. This always generates an up-tick in donated bikes.
Buzz
Buzz Feldman
Bicycle Longmont
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On Sunday, September 4, 2011 7:35am, "Ryan Feller" <ryan@bikebroward.org> said:
> Hi all! My collective is planning to make 8-1/2 x 11" (or similar size)
> flyer to post on public bulletin boards and publicize that we collect
> bicycles and put them to good use. I know at least some other bike
> collectives use flyers, and it'd be super helpful to see what works and
> what doesn't in terms of design and what we should say. Would anyone be
> willing to scan and send over a couple?
>
> Thank you!
>
> Ryan Feller, Director
> Bike Broward
> (954) 232-3790
> www.bikebroward.org
>
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