Micah,

I am a life long cyclist and former public housing assistant executive director, and court liaison.  I can assure you that most any public housing agency would welcome a phone call from you to discuss arranging a sit down to create and foster the relationships you seek. 

Within the  public housing world there are multiple constituents including but not limited to seniors, middle aged, and of course youngsters. 

At all levels bike education is going to be an issue that not only needs to be addressed, but creates an opportunity to build a rapport with the different sectors. 

Bicycles as they related to health including balance, mobility, and weight loss or maintenance is another that will appeal to many in public housing.

Bicycle maintenance is yet another....three multi-facetted opportunities to come and get to know public housing residents on their "turf".

I wish you well, and welcome your response if I can be of further assistance.

Matt Fenichel
Cycle First Health and Wellness

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From: Micah Thompson <micah@cyclesforchange.org>
To: thethinktank <thethinktank@lists.bikecollectives.org>
Sent: Wed, Mar 21, 2012 1:23 pm
Subject: [TheThinkTank] Partnering with public housing