Life Cycle Program

Elkhart County

The Life Cycle program provides an alternative option for transportation for those in need. With the help of local organizations, we will be distributing recycled bicycles to those who qualify for the program to facilitate work transportation and promote better health practices.

The program is meant to encourage wellness, independence, and accountability. It’s goal is to break down barriers and provide this important resource to individuals who qualify in Elkhart County.

This program is in partnership with Saving Grace Advocacy, Chain Reaction Bicycle Project and Guidance Ministries.

How you can qualify for the program:

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Live in Elkhart County, Indiana

  • Have an Indiana State ID or license

  • Have written documentation from somebody else as to why the

    program would help them on letterhead of referring agency

  • Individual can sign a waiver form independently

The written documentation must come from somebody other than the person who will be receiving the bicycle. Those people could be: 

  • Teacher

  • Counselor

  • Probation officer

  • Pastor

  • Family case manager

  • Employer

  • Daycare provider

  • Judge

  • AA/NA group leader

  • Mental health provider

HOW TO APPLY:

APPLICANT WILL NEED TO BRING REFERRAL FORM AND INDIANA STATE I.D. OR LICENSE TO ONE

OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

*INDIVIDUAL MUST CALL AHEAD TO ENSURE A BIKE IS AVAILABLE AND SCHEDULE A TIME FOR PICK UP.

SAVING GRACE ADVOCACY

405 W BEARDSLEY AVE,ELKHART, IN 46514

574-293-0482

GUIDANCE MINISTRIES

216 N. 2ND STREET, ELKHART, IN 46516

574-296-7192

CHAIN REACTION BICYCLE PROJECT

510E. WASHINGTON STREET,GOSHEN, IN 46528

574-903-3056

Big Thank you to our Partners and Sponsors!