Since 2015, Nossa Familia has been proud to donate 50-cents of every bag of Full Cycle coffee purchased to nonprofits working to make the world a better place through bicycles. This August, we are dedicating our Full Cycle giveback to support the work of Portland-based Andano en Bicicletas y Caminando (ABC) in partnership with longtime Full Cycle recipient, Community Cycling Center.
PHOTO CREDIT: Community Cycling Center
ABOUT ABC
ABC was founded over a decade ago by Latinx members of Portland Cully neighborhood. Their mission is to unite community through activities and events promoting the benefits of cycling. The organization also works to promote and advocate for pedestrian and cycling safety and infrastructure.
UNITING COMMUNITY THROUGH CYCLING
ABC members, supported by Community Cycling Center, have organized rides, conducted a bike census in their neighborhood, instructed local school children in bike safety, assisted with multiple bike drives hosted by the Cycling Center in Cully, and provided testimony at City Hall to reform tenant bicycle parking policies.
PHOTO CREDIT: Community Cycling Center
“ABC has given me opportunities to be a part of a community and feel a part of something larger than myself. ABC motivated me to ride my bike when I first arrived in Portland. I hadn’t ridden a bike for over 10 years!” – ABC Member Teresa Raigoza
Reflecting on how participating in ABC led activities has made a difference in her own life when she was new to Portland and navigating cultural and linguistic barriers, member Teresa Raigoza shared that “ABC has given me opportunities to be a part of a community and feel a part of something larger than myself. ABC motivated me to ride my bike when I first arrived in Portland. I hadn’t ridden a bike for over 10 years!”
Now Teresa and ABC members are raising funds to grow their program beyond the Cully neighborhood to serve the Latiné community citywide.
We hope you'll join us this month by purchasing bags of Full Cycle Coffee and learning more about the inspiring work of Community Cycling Center and Andano en Bicicletas y Caminando.
Together we make a difference!
ABOUT COMMUNITY CYCLING CENTER
Community Cycling Center is a group of Portlanders who love bikes, and they’re on a mission to broaden access to bicycling and its benefits. Their vision is to help build a vibrant community where people of all backgrounds use bicycles to stay healthy and connected. In addition to operating a full-service bike shop, CCC helps riders build their skills and confidence. Their programs and projects benefit underserved communities, allowing kids to ride to school, adults to ride to work, and many people to ride for health and recreation. Read the 2022 Community Cycling Impact Report to learn more.
RELATED LINKS
About Andano en Bicicletas y Caminando
Donate to Andano en Bicicletas y Caminando
About Community Cycling Center
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Full Cycle: Supporting Two Earth Friendly Nonprofits
ABOUT THE NOSSA FAMILIA GIVEBACK PROGRAM
We're proud to use our coffee as a platform to give back to the community. Through the Nossa Familia Giveback Program we make financial contributions and donate coffee to nonprofits that are working to alleviate poverty and improve the livelihood of people locally and in coffee growing countries. Since Nossa Familia's inception in 2004 we’ve contributed nearly $180,000 in cash and over $300,000 in kind to nonprofits and charitable causes supporting communities, youth, and the environment. Learn more >
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