We primarily get general good will in Atlanta. Some city council members know about the organization, what we do, and they know some of us by name. One member made a financial contribution one year for our youth program out of her discretionary fund.
So far, their support hasn't been essential, but it's been very nice to have. It's validating for us and offers some credibility and protection from the kinds of people who like to hate on allied organizations and projects like Food Not Bombs and certain homeless shelters. I'd like to think that if we ran into a jam, they'd help us out.
Good luck, and please let us know if there's anything we can do to help! We're not terribly far away.
-rachael//sopo bikes.
On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 7:15 PM, 1304bikes 1304bikes@gmail.com wrote:
We at 1304bikes here in Raleigh recently had our shop shut down by the city due to zoning/building code issues. We are currently regrouping and fundraising, while trying to find a new space.
We like to hear from other shops as to what kind of support you get from the cities you are located in (the actual city government, not the people in it). Whether it be donated space, money, or just good will. We are hoping to get some info about relationships that other shops have with their respective cities to use in our attempt to find a new location.
Thanks all!
-Doug
-- 1304bikes www.1304bikes.org
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