Navy veteran Chuck Reeves repairs donated bikes for veterans in need.
The Navy veteran’s bike restoration work started with him repairing bikes for fellow veterans staying at MANA House. Mechanically inclined, Reeves possessed a knack for fixing equipment at a young age. At the homeless veterans shelter, his work began small, fixing a few bikes at a time, to becoming his No. 1 passion.
Bikers Edge Cycle & Fitness in Peoria, Arizona, caught wind of Reeve’s mission and began donating bikes for him to repair. When he finishes a bike, Reeves sends it to MANA House for a veteran to use.
“I’m not out to get rich,” Reeves said. “As long as I can keep going and just help others, that’s what matters.”
Reeve’s work is vital because just under 30 percent of veterans who use transitional housing there have reliable transportation.
Many do not have vehicles, so using a bike can help restore their independence. On a bike, they can get to a job interview or make an appointment on time.
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