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- EIN 45-3367108
- (267) 428-5942
- 4455 N 6th St Philadelphia PA 19140-2319 USA
- www.simplecycle.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: Simple cycle uses bicycles to promote the transforming power of christ. This includes providing employment opportunities in north philadelphia, partnering with community organizations, promoting health through bicycling, and mentoring youth and adults through bicycle programming.
Programs: Learn to fuse, cut, bend, and shape metal. This intensive introduction to stick welding (also known as arc welding) and oxyacetylene torch cutting is taught by a technical pro. In-depth demonstrations and guidance will be given on the safe and effective operation of welding equipment as instructors help you create a small welded sculpture or project. Mig (metal inert gas) is the most common type of modern welding. It is a process by which a welding machine focuses electricity along a moving metal wire that is fed through a hose to a handheld torch. Student welders manipulate this torch as the electricity melts the wire and creates a weld. You will learn about the fundamentals of mig welding, such as metallurgy, preparation, joints, technique, and safety. We will also cover plasma torch cutting. The class begins with a basic, technical welding exercise and transitions into a small creative project.
earn-a-bike is our popular afterschool program. Over the course of 8 weeks, youth refurbish a donated bicycle, learning the basics of bike repair and maintenance, safe urban riding, health, and nutrition. Through class participation and program completion, each student earns their bike as well as credit towards additional bikes, accessories, and replacement parts, redeemable during our drop-in program - one of many free programs available to earn-a-bike graduates.