Putting used bikes and sewing machines to good use
Fall 2026 Collection Schedule |
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Bicycle Grand Total since 1991: 173,500
Sewing Machine Grand Total since 1999: 7,335
Our mission: To empower sustainable economic development by recycling bicycles and sewing machines from the U.S. and shipping them to motivated people in the developing world.
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To schedule a fall 2026 collection, contact Alan Schultz, alan@p4p.org or (908) 399-8217.
Spring 2026 Newsletter
Spring 2026 Solicitation
Belize #7
June 19, 2026: we loaded 432 bikes, 45 sewing machines, and, in a happy coincidence with the World Cup, 60 soccer balls. They’re all headed to our partner in Belize. The soccer balls are from Union Township Recreation via our longtime supporters at the Clinton Presbyterian Church.
New Bike Shop in Town
Party Size Cycling is a new bike shop (2004 NJ-31, Clinton, NJ 08809) just a few hundred yards south of P4P headquarters. P4P was there for the grand opening on June 14th. Check it out.
New Collection Schedule
Spring 2026 collections are done. To schedule a Fall 2026 collection, contact Alan: alan@p4p.org or (908) 399-8217.
Absolute Bikes Tirana #4
April 18, 2026: loaded 420 bikes and 20 sewing machines bound for Absolute Bikes Tirana, Albania.
Spring 2026 Collections
Our first spring 2026 collection, April 11th: 31 bikes 7 sewing machines thanks to the Bernardsville United Methodist Church. Here’s the schedule.
Sewing Machines to Oaxaca, Mexico
March 13, 2026: we shipped 72 sewing machines to Oaxaca, Mexico. Here’s the story.