WHAT WE DO
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Second Chance Bikes refurbishes and donates used bicycles to disadvantaged children, homeless, and veterans. Hundreds of impounded and donated bikes go to Founder Ernie Clark and his team of volunteers to restore and donate each year. Second Chance Bikes has provided over 4,500 bikes to disadvantage youth, veterans, and the homeless since 2006.
ERNIE CLARK HAS PASSED AWAY IN NOVEMBER 2022. NOW CONTINUING WITH NEW DIRECTION FROM HIS DAUGHTER BETTY CLARK.
Ernie Clark is a retired New Jersey Police Officer and the founder of this great Non-Profit organization.
Ernie was awarded the ABC Denver Channel News 7Everyday Hero. Ernie is the recipient of the Presidential United States Volunteer Service Award. Along with the ultimate honor of presidential recognition and certificate, Ernie received a congratulatory letter from the President of the United States.
Second Chance Bikeshop has been featured on FOX, ABC, the Denver Post, and Aurora Sentinel.
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SECOND CHANCE BIKES IN THE MEDIA
Denver Post
November 2012
http://www.denverpost.com/2012/11/23/aurora-man-leads-effort-to-give-bikes-to-needy/
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November 2013
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November 2014
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Aurora Sentinel
November 2012
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October 2014
http://www.aurorasentinel.com/aurora-magazine/features/pedal-to-the-people/
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July 2015
http://www.aurorasentinel.com/news/big-wheels-start-turning-ernie-clarks-charity-bike-shop/
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Jan 2016
http://www.aurorasentinel.com/news/second-chance-bicycle-shop-shifts-gears-with-new-home-in-aurora/
Aurora Sentinel
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July 2018
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ABC Denver 7
July 2016
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Fox 31
June 2015
http://kdvr.com/2015/06/02/second-chance-bike-shop-needs-new-home/
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