Hi Allyson,

I'm the coordinator for an organization called Charlie's FreeWheels (charliesfreewheels.ca) in Toronto -- I'd be happy to talk about some our trials and tribulations with opening an youth-led bike shop -- feel free to give me a call at the shop (416-456-2200) and we can have a chat. There are a few odd rules, especially with Canada Revenue Agency to look out for -- we found it difficult to mediate the charitable aspects of our mission with the profitable aspects.

I would really encourage you to take a look at a document on line: http://www.enterprisingnonprofits.ca/projects/the_guide/

Planning goes a long way!

- Katherine

On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 12:39 PM, Allyson Lowery <ALowery@mail.mackenziecounselling.ca> wrote:

Hi there,

 

I work with at-risk youth in a rural northern community and yesterday as I was tossing my sea foam green toilet at the dump I saw at least 6 bikes. I have been looking for something to engage some of my kids and I started thinking about bike-cycling/community shops etc. I feel that this is a really worthwhile project I just have no idea how to go about starting off – so I am looking for support – I am going to check the lists and see what advice is there, then I am going to start networking within my community. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated!

 

Allyson Lowery , MS Ed

 

Child and Youth Care Program

Mackenzie Counselling Services

PO Box 790

Mackenzie, BC

V0J 2C0

tel: 250.997.6595 xt 226

fax: 250.997.3903

email: allyson.lowery@mackenziecounselling.ca

 

 

 


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