Golden Pliers is a drop-off site for this rain gear drive, sponsored by Women Bike/The Street Trust and benefitting p:ear Bike Works. We’re all about getting more people on their bikes and we’re thrilled to partner with these organizations in this effort. Help p:ear Bike Works and Rosewood stay warm and dry this winter! Bring in clean, new or gently worn: COATS, RAIN GEAR, and anything that helps you keep warm and dry on a bike!

*High need for waterproof pants, jackets, and shells*

Details:

All donated items will go to p:ear Bike Works to benefit p:ear youth and Rosewood community members. No one in need will be turned away but p:ear will take extra efforts to connect women, trans, femme, and gender non-conforming community members with donations. p:ear builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives.

*If you want to donate but can not easily access these locations, direct message Women Bike or email pattyo@thestreettrust.org to coordinate an alternative.

Women Bike is a program of The Street Trust that aims to help women, trans, femme, and gender non-conforming Portland area individuals incorporate a bike in their lives. Join our Women Bike group to enter the conversation with 1500 Portland WTF bicyclists and aspiring bicyclists!

p:ear Bike Works is a bike repair and repurposed bike shop in East Portland, mechanics at p:ear are p:ear youth that have graduated from their mechanics school. They partnered with The Rosewood Initiative to help support the transportation and recreational needs of the Rosewood Community. p:ear Bike Works is located at 16126 SE Stark St.