Dickinson alumni are engaging the world…sustainably! Jim Wiley ’83, founder of the Wiley Group, works closely with Philadelphia’s Neighborhood Bike Works program to help youth overcome financial obstacles to biking. The organization’s “Earn a Bike” program operates on the same philosophy as the Handlebar, empowering riders to develop useful skills through hands-on practice. Earn a Bike participators also build whenever possible from used parts that might otherwise head to the landfill. While learning to make repairs, the youth (ages 12 to 18) find friendship and support in a warm, engaging community. With knowledgeable assistance, the right tools, and a dedicated drive to ride, kids can assemble a bicycle of their own. Community, sustainability, and empowerment all in one initiative? Way to go, Jim!

Check out this video to see Jim on the news.