What We Are About
Our Mission: We are a children’s charity dedicated to improving 2nd Grade literacy at Title One schools in the Greater Houston area.
We envision every student in the Greater Houston area achieving grade-level reading or above by the end of 3rd grade, putting them on the path to success and empowering them to reach their full potential in school and life.
We give young students the opportunity to earn a bicycle for achieving their set goals, and in return, they learn that hard work equals reward. We believe that learning this lesson can put school children on the path to a brighter future.
CYCLE IS A CHILDREN’S CHARITY THAT REWARDS STUDENTS WITH NEW BICYCLES FOR ACHIEVING BETTER ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN THE CLASSROOM.
- Download PDF of CYCLE About Us brochure. Only 37% of HISD third-graders hit Texas reading standards in 2013. Statistics like this are not uncommon throughout Greater Houston, but we are working hard to change these figures one bike at a time. With our bicycle programs, we encourage children to be active physically and mentally, empowering them to improve their literacy and possibly break the cycle of poverty.
Children who reach fourth grade without being able to read proficiently are more likely to drop out of high school, reducing their earning potential and chances for success.
72% of Texas students in 4th grade have a below proficient reading level.