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BIKE & BUILD2011 Annual Report

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In This Report

A Word from Our Chair & Staff . . . . . . . . . . 4

What is Bike & Build? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2011 Accomplishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

The Young Adults Powering . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Bike & Build

Our Grant Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2011 Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Support Bike & Build . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Contact Us! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

PHOTO COURTESY OF CECELIA QUILLIN

COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEX ROUSE

REPORT DESIGNED BY KRISTIE GERHART { P2S09, P2SF10, CR11 }2


Our riders and alumni always have been, and will continue to be, the backbone of our organization. It is their passion to serve others that unites their purpose and drives the very core of Bike & Build.

With each mile they pedal and nail they hammer, our participants and alumni seek to create real and positive change in the world around them. Most importantly, the money and awareness they raise further the missions of our affordable housing partners across the United States. In turn, thousands of homeowners and program recipients benefit from our grants and advocacy.

Bike & Build continues to pursue every possible means to protect the safety of our riders. We have said goodbye to two of our own when they were involved in fatal traffic accidents. In both cases our riders were wearing helmets and following the rules of the road. Our ongoing

dialogue with touring companies, cycling ad-vocacy groups, and the League of American Bicyclists has helped us continually refine our safety training and policies. We constantly look for additional proactive measures to minimize risks to our riders, and invite you to visit our website to learn more about the 2012 safety initiatives we are implementing.

Looking ahead, we are tremendously excited for 2012 as we celebrate Bike & Build’s 10th summer of operation. We are committed to broadening the impact we have on our riders and affordable housing partners for many years to come!

We are thankful for your support in 2011, and we look forward to riding and building with you in 2012!

KRISTIAN SEKSEChairman

Board of Directors

JUSTIN VILLERE Dir. of Operations

and Outreach

BRENDAN NEWMAN Program Director

NATALIE SERLEProgram Director

A Word From Our Chair & Staff

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PHOTO COURTESY OF TIMUR ENDER


Our VisionWe envision future generations that are committed to a lifetime of civic engagement and inspire individuals and communities to create fair, decent housing for all Americans.

Who We AreBike & Build engages young adults who exhibit an extraordinary desire to make an impact through uncommon means. Each summer, our participants ride their bicycles across the United States to raise money and awareness for affordable housing, stopping in countless communities along the way to either build with a local housing affiliate or share the goal of creating affordable, decent housing for all Americans.

Why We RideThere is a serious affordable housing crisis in the United States. In 2010, 19.4 million American renters and 25 million homeowners paid more than 30% of their income on housing. 14.3 million low- and middle-income families spent over 50%. This figure nearly doubled

from 2001 (4.8 million). There is not a single county in the U.S. where an individual can work 40 hours per week at minimum wage and afford even a one-bedroom apartment at the local fair market rent rate.

How We InspireBike & Build unlocks the potential of young adults to do incredible things. We are developing some of the next generation’s finest young leaders. • In 2011, each of our riders raised an average of $4,284 and volunteered roughly 80 hours at build sites. • All riders complete a curriculum on the affordable housing crisis in the United States, with every lesson researched and taught by their fellow riders. • Riders cycle nearly 4,500 miles throughout their training and on the trip.

All We Require is EnthusiasmOver 90% of Bike & Build riders have never completed a long-distance cycling tour before our trip.

What We AccomplishBike & Build has granted over $3.38 million to affordable housing organizations since our founding as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2002. This includes competitive grants, rider-designated beneficiaries, on-the-road donations, and pre-arranged contributions to our most active housing partners.

Where We ReachBike & Build promotes the affordable housing cause in each of the towns and cities we pass through. Our national footprint reaches 46 states, one Canadian province, and hundreds of communities nationwide. Many of our riders, who come from all over the U.S., receive local media in their hometown. Combined with daily press releases, daily community presentations in each of our host towns, and an active social media presence, our message spans the country.

CENTRAL US – Virginia Beach, VA toCannon Beach, OR

ME2SB – Portland, ME to Santa Barbara, CA

NC2SD – Nags Head, NC to San Diego, CA

NORTHERN US – Portsmouth, NH to Vancouver, BC

P2C – Providence, RI to Half Moon Bay, CA

P2S – Providence, RI to Seattle, WA

SC2SC – Charleston, SC to Santa Cruz, CA

SOUTHERN US – Jacksonville, FL to Monterey, CA

BIKE & BUILD ALSO OPERATES TWOREGIONAL RIDES…

CAPITAL RIDE – JulyRichmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA Proceeds go to Rebuilding Together Philadelphia.

CHRIS WEBBER MEMORIAL RIDE – DecemberOrlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL Proceeds go to the Chris Webber Memorial Fund, a fellowship grant for Bike & Build alums who develop their own AH projects.

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What Did You DoLast Summer?

Our MissionThrough service-oriented cycling trips, Bike & Build benefits affordable housing and empowers young adults for a lifetime

of service and civic engagement.

Affordable HousingIf a family spends more than 30% of its gross income on housing, they are considered

to live in an unaffordable unit.

Our Cross-Country Trips


In 2011, 322 RIDERS participated in Bike & Build. We pedaled 1.05 MILLION MILES and volunteered nearly 20,000 HOURS ON 103 BUILD SITES across the country.

We contributed $608,023 to affordable housing organizations in 2011, the 2nd HIGHEST contribution total in Bike & Build history. 335 ORGANIZATIONS received our grants in 48 STATES.

Bike & Build awarded Chris Webber Memorial Fellowship grants to Gabe Ofiesh (CUS08, NC2SD09, P2S10) and Frannie Noble (P2S08) to continue their involvement in affordable housing projects.

Top Bike & Build Fundraisers, 2011Elizabeth Niehaus, Northern U.S. $8,140

Johanna Lovecchio, ME2SB $7,680

Christina Genco, SC2SC $6,585

Will Paradis, Southern U.S. $6,235

William Gallmeyer, P2C $6,091

ME2SB raised $148,934, the most money of any trip ($4,380/rider).

Pedaling for Affordable Housing in 2011

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YEAR

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

# OF ROUTES

2

3

4

5

6

8

10

10

10

# OF RIDERS

47

79

114

148

180

236

304

305

322


Our riders are the faces (and legs) powering our cause. Their stories are highly distinctive among America’s young adults. Yet, these two are representative of the personal stories of many of Bike & Build’s 1,600-plus alumni.

Bike & Build Alumni CouncilSeven former riders created Bike & Build’s inaugural Alumni Council in 2011. Their efforts support our goal of engaging riders to the affordable housing cause post-Bike & Build. The 2012 Council, led by Sarah Royal and Zach Menchini (P2SF10, CWM11), has expanded to ten members and will be the voice of our 1600+ member network. Alums, join their Facebook group!https://www.facebook.com/bikeandbuildalumni

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The Young AdultsPowering Bike & Build

PHOTO COURTESY OF CECELIA QUILLIN

Johnny FosterCentral US 2011

Five years ago, Johnny started seeing a group of young cyclists staying at his church in Kansas City once per year. He was intrigued by their energy and their cause. In 2010, as the Central US route once again stoked his desire for adventure, Johnny asked himself: “Why shouldn’t I do this?”

Johnny values the experiences he had on the build sites, especially the opportunity to work side-by-side with the homeowners to be living in the houses that Bike & Build helped construct.

“The adventure was what sparked my interest, but I had no idea just how much I would get out of it,” Johnny says. Like so many Bike & Builders, Johnny’s experience throughout the spring and summer convinced him to choose a career where he could a positive impact. He is currently serving in AmeriCorps with a food pantry in Kansas City, and after possibly doing Bike & Build again in 2013, he is considering the Peace Corps. Either way, he aims to pursue a career in the nonprofit field. “No matter what else is going in your life, Bike & Build makes you realize that we all need to take opportunities to experience the world and make it better.”

Sarah RoyalBoston to Santa Barbara 2009CWM 2011

Bike & Build appealed to Sarah’s commit-ment to service as an AmeriCorps*VISTA member in 2009. “The summer with Bike & Build,” she says, “took that to another level.” After finishing, “[M]y only urge was to have more Bike & Build in my life.” She returned to Portland, OR, where she started volunteering with area housing agencies and local cycling safety and advocacy programs. Not satisfied, she served on the inaugural Bike & Build Alumni Council in 2011, which she now co-Chairs (see opposite page).

Her drive to continue living Bike & Build’s mission comes from the friendships she developed on her trip. “I’ve talked to many people who have done long cycling trips,” she says. “but nobody has ever understood the value of the relationships we developed. When you spend all day and night together doing some so challenging but so important, you be-came family.”

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Bike & Build granted funds to 335 organizations in 2011. Here is a sampling of our impact.

Community Rebuilds - Moab, UT

Community Rebuilds has hosted Bike & Build since 2009. Additionally, our 2010 Chris Webber Memorial Fund grant recipient developed two sustainable housing plans through a CR fellowship. We proudly support their efforts to engage young adults in affordable and sustainable housing.

P2C11 with members of Community Rebuilds during a build day in Moab in 2011.

Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake - Baltimore, MDBike & Build granted $11,000 to Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake in 2011 through a competitive award and two rider-designated grants. We support their “Build-A-Block” campaign, where high school students fundraise and volunteer to build multiple homes on a single block. Students study community development and advocacy strategies throughout the process. 1,000 students from 16 schools will participate.

Interested in Applying for a Bike & Build Grant?We fund projects that engage young adults in addressing a demonstrated need in affordable housing. 2012 applications will be available in April and due June 8. We accept requests from 501(c)(3) organizations between $500 and $10,000.Visit www.bikeandbuild.org/grants for application materials.

As Bike & Build’s reach grows, so does our financial impact. Because of record rider recruitment, our total income in 2011 was the highest in Bike & Build history. 88% of our expenses went to either contributions to our affordable housing partners or programming for our young adults. Rising costs continue to provide challenges, but Bike & Build has expanded our partnerships to lessen gear, food, and travel expenses. Moving forward, we will strive to diversify our funding and partnership base, increase our annual AH contributions, and minimize administrative costs.

Our Grant Impact

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PROGRAM EXPENSESContributions 608,023

Trip Gear, Activities 280,798

Salaries, Benefits, Stipends 165,262

Auto 54,629

Insurance 49,372

Director Travel 8,772

Occupancy 4,962

Postage and Delivery 2,149

Supplies 3,640

Other 14,916

Total Expenses 1,192,523

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES 2011 2010UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS

Donations Income 1,215,381 1,175,855

Application Fees 68,900 62,900

Apparel Sales 35,006 36,650

Other Income 14,326 18,975

1,333,613 1,294,380

Assets Released from Restriction 13,307 64,788

Total Support and Revnue 1,346,920 1,359,168

EXPENSES

Program Services 1,192,523 1,128,829

Management and General 141,124 154,601

Fundraising 28,070 29,411

1,361,717 1,312,841

Increase, Unrestricted Net Assets -14,797 46,327

TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS

Contributions 39,758 43,129

Net Assets Released from Restrict. -13,307 -64,788

26,451 -21,659

CHANGE, TOTAL NET ASSETS 11,654 24,668

NET ASSETS, BEGINNING 116,274 91,606

NET ASSETS, ENDING 127,928 116,274

AFFORDABLE HOUSING GRANTSCompetitive Grant Program 246,468

Rider Donations 86,000

On the Road Donations 27,300

CWM Contributions 9,700

Pre-Arranged Contributions 238,555

Total Expenses 608,023

PHOTO COURTESY OF MORGAN SACHS.

YEARLY AH GRANTS$800,000

$700,000

$600,000

$500,000

$400,000

$300,000

$200,000

$100,000

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

$377 $395

$495

$740

$563 $608


Bike & Build exists because of the energy and passion our donors and partners have for service, cycling, and our cause. There are multiple ways you or your organization can join us to alleviate this country’s affordable housing crisis and connect young adults to a lifetime of service.

DonateVisit www.bikeandbuild.org. Click on “Donate” on the left toolbar. Donors can support a chosen rider through the drop down menu on the page or can provide a general donation. The majority of Bike & Build donations are made online, but you may also mail a check to:

Bike & Build6109 Ridge Ave, Bldg 2Philadelphia, PA 19128

Not including contributions to our grantees, it costs Bike & Build about $0.71 per mile to support each rider across the country. Support can be valued in many ways:

$25 Campground reservations for 8 riders

$50 Reflective safety triangles for 12 riders

$75 One rider’s meals for the entire trip

$100 A grant made to a local affordable housing organization in the name of a Bike & Build host site

$250 Fuel for a Bike & Build support van and trailer for a week

$500 Jerseys for 12 riders

$1,000 Two rider-designated contributions to affordable housing organizations of their choice

PartnershipBike & Build has multiple sponsors that provide valuable support. Their contributions towards bikes, gear, food, and other essentials enable us to grant more money to affordable housing organizations. Thank you to our 2011 partners! We look forward to working with you again!

Host a TripWe are always open to new partnerships with organizations that are looking to host Bike & Build for a build day or as an overnight destination. We partner with a range of affordable housing affiliates for our build days. We rely on the generosity of churches, community centers, recreation facilities, schools, and campgrounds daily shelter and food. Please email [email protected] or call (267) 331-8488 if you would like to host Bike & Build in your community.

Follow Riders Across the CountryOur website, www.bikeandbuild.org, has multiple opportunities to get to know and keep track of riders as they cross the country. All riders have a self-written biography describing their motivation to undertake an adventure like Bike & Build. Many riders choose to write blogs throughout the journey as well; these are accessible through the Bike & Build website. Finally, each trip is tracked through “Route Tracker,” which identifies daily mileage, host sites, and the day’s official journal entry from each team.

Support Affordable Housing in Your CommunityBike & Build exists to inspire both riders and non-riders to seriously invest in improving this country’s affordable housing in our own communities. Do you know of an AH organization in your community that would benefit from a Bike & Build grant? Send them to our website and encourage them to apply this summer. You can also take action; the most direct way to support Bike & Build is to simply call up your local affiliate and start volunteering!

Spread the Word!Much of Bike & Build’s recruitment comes from word-of-mouth. Our alumni are our best recruiters for future riders. We also maintain a strong presence on social media. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@bikebuild), where we provide news for our riders, partners, and alumni. Visit www.bikeandbuild.org for information on rider applications, grant applications, or general questions.

How Can You SupportBike & Build?

PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID MABE PHOTO COURTESY OF PAT ZUZA

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Kristian SekseCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Cool Kids Campaign,Director of Development

Bike & Build, Northern U.S.Trip Leader (2007)

Baltimore, MD

Jeanine LeeTREASURER

MandMarblestone Group, LLC,Financial Controller

Philadelphia, PA

John LeontiTroutman Sanders LLP, Attorney

New York, NY

Stephanie MazerL-3 Communications, FCPA Compliance Manager

New York, NY

Bill WestThe Atlantic Partners, Managing Partner

Greenville, SC

Program DirectorsBRENDAN NEWMAN [email protected]

NATALIE SERLE [email protected]

Director of Operations and OutreachJUSTIN VILLERE [email protected]

Office CoordinatorMOLLY JACOBS [email protected]

Contact Us!6109 Ridge Ave, Bldg 2Philadelphia, PA 19128Phone: 267-331-8488Fax: 661-752-9806For applications & general rider questions: [email protected]* Bike & Build is actively seeking board members. If you are interested, please contact us!

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Board of Directors

Bike & Build Office Staff

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PHOTO COURTESY OF REBECCA CARMAN

PHOTO COURTESY OF JACOB RICHARDSON

BACK COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF MARSHALL MOORE

PEDALING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Life is like riding a bicycle - in order to keep yourbalance, you must keep moving.

- Albert Einstein

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