"It has been a blessing to see church families come together in support of Bike for Change. From the members who generously donate their financial support to the moms, dads, and leaders cheering on the sidelines, it has truly been a church-wide effort."
Sandra Montague
Children’s Minister
First Baptist Church, Matthews, NC
2015 Event Puts Lifetime Total Over $300,000!
Children at First Baptist Church in Charlotte presented a check to Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina on Sunday, November 1 for a combined total of $317,889.80. This year's Bike for Change raised $23,440.50. Thank you to all of First Baptists' children for making an incredible difference in the lives of Baptist Children's Homes' boys and girls.
Contact us at bikeforchange@bchfamily.org if you would like to participate in Bike for Change 2016, or organize your own event,
About
For over a decade, Bike for Change has been an inspiring story of children reaching out to make a difference in the lives of other children.
Created in 2003, Bike for Change was conceptualized by Jay Westmoreland as an outreach of First Baptist Church of Charlotte to provide a tangible mission opportunity for the children of FBC. Each year, the participating children learn of the needs of Baptist Children's Homes' residents, pray for them, and promote Bike for Change to provide financial assistance.
Participants quickly realize how blessed they are and eagerly ride their bikes to raise awareness of the needs. Bike for Change has since grown to incorporate other bikers from within a 50 mile radius of Charlotte and is seeking additional groups to participate across North Carolina.
Since 2003, elementary age bikers have logged an estimated 2,000 miles and have raised in excess of a quarter million dollars! We are especially grateful for the encouraging words and kind donations that our sponsors provide each year. Proceeds of Bike for Change are utilized to provide warm beds, hot meals, clothing, and a home where the children are safe and realize that God loves them.
Perhaps your church, school, or other children's group would like to organize their own event or partner with an established Bike for Change? For more information, email bikeforchange@bchfamily.org
About Baptist Children's Homes
Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina was established in 1885 as the Baptist Orphange in Thomasville by founder John Haymes Mills. Today, the Thomasville campus is joined by care locations in a total of 19 statewide communities from the mountains to the coast. Baptist Children's Homes mission is "sharing hope...changing lives."
Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina is one of the largest and most respected child care organizations in the southeast. Through highly qualified and trained staff members, Baptist Children's Homes helps North Carolina children and families in crisis. When possible, the Children's Homes seeks to help families overcome their challenges and reunify. Many times, children come into care because of extreme situations of abuse, neglect and abandonment. No matter the need, Baptist Children's Homes stands ready to help.
Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services, Inc. See BCH's F.A.Q. for more information.