We believe that every bicycle, like every person, has a history and deserves a future

Thank you for helping create a better, more sustainable environment and thriving community through creative reuse. We appreciate your continued support. Our 2021 year-end report is below. The annual data is based on a twelve-month period ending this November. We are excited at the growth and impact we see in the lives of our trainees and neighbors who benefit from the support you help provide. Your contribution is a great encouragement and help!

Services

repair costs are commensurate with a client's ability to pay
EBT cardholders receive a 30% discount oFF all services

Volunteer Opportunities

Apply In Store

To request a bicycle for essential transportation, please e-mail donna@thenorthwesthub.org to arrange an appointment. Volunteers can get a basic bike, lock and basic lights after just 8 hours of service at our shop or other qualifying nonprofits in the Salem area.  Have an existing bike that needs repair? Bring it in to see if it's repairable - those on any kind of governmental assistance get a 30% off discount on parts (labor is excluded).  Or, come to our classes on Tuesday evenings and learn the skills needed to repair it yourself.  The Hub will accept non-repairable bikes as a donation.  

Long term volunteers get a variety of benefits.  After 20 hours of volunteer work, volunteers get a free membership, which entitles them to 10% off all purchases for life, access to tools, workstations and classes. Long term volunteers are also eligible to serve on the Hub's volunteer committee, where they may seek full board member status after 6 months of committee service.    

Education

The Northwest Hub endeavors to empower our clients with the confidence to utilize their bicycle to the fullest.

Though suspended during the pandemic, we hope to soon resume our 4 week course on bicycle maintenance and repair, taught by our staff.  We cover 4 topics: Wheels, Brakes, Derailleurs and Headsets, teaching students the basic skills they need to begin repairing their own bike.  Advanced students can become trainees, assisting the Hub to reclaim the vast number of bicycles it receives, and eventually move on to paid positions with the Hub.

Classes are from 6 to 7 PM on Tuesdays.  Please call 503-584-1052 or visit our store in person to inquire about sliding scale prices, and opportunities for low and no income participants. 

events

Here is our calendar of upcoming events.  The Hub regularly works with our valued community partners such as area school districts and nonprofits to bring the Hub's services to where they are needed.  Click on a calendar event to see location, details, add the event to your own calendar, or get directions.  For involving us in your own event, see below.

Interested in involving the Hub in your community event?  Fill out the form below.

Contact us 

Use the contact form below to reach us about products and services, scheduling a tour, donations and community partnerships, or giving your feedback.  Interested in Volunteering?  See above.  Interested in including the Hub in your event?  See Events, below.

Phone # 503-584-1052

Donors

Interesting in hearing in more about the Hub's programs?  Contact us to schedule a tour of our facility and learn about our service to the community.  You may also subscribe to our newsletter, or donate directly using Paypal (below).  Those who wish to may become sustaining donors by making their donation recurring.  Sustaining donors ensure that the Hub can continue to thrive and grow, helping even more residents in Marion and Polk Counties without regular access to transportation.  The Hub is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your donations are tax deductible. 

Join Our Board

The Hub is looking for qualified members of the community to join our board of directors.  We are looking for individuals with advocacy, fundraising, accounting and nonprofit management experience to help the Hub fulfill its mission to serve divested Salem residents. Board meetings are once a month, and other expectations remain very reasonable.  Please contact us for more details.  Low income community members are especially encouraged to contact us about board service.

Products

The Northwest Hub provides affordable new and used bikes, lights, locks and other accessories, all-weather clothing, used bike parts, and amazing service, all at some of the most attractive prices in our region.  As a non-profit, we are able to turn your investment into transportation, training and jobs for disadvantaged Salem residents.        

The Hub is excited to be partnering with KHS Bicycles, Marin Bikes, and Kryptonite Locks for 2017-18.

The Hub's used bikes are a central feature of our store.  The Hub has developed a special relationship with community donors and state resources to capture a stream of bicycles that would otherwise go to waste.  Some of these bikes are provided freely to our program participants in need of transportation, and others are sold to the public.  All refurbished bikes are fully tuned and inspected and carry a 1 year warranty.  Available at a cost far below their original retail price, they are an amazing value and contribute to our mission to provide "bicycles for all".  Come in to our store today, and see how affordable owning a great bike can be.

The Northwest Hub stocks an amazing array of extremely affordable used parts - from cranks, shifters, reflectors, wheels, forks and handlebars to used accessories like racks and fenders.  Parts vary from $1 to $8 generally.   

The Hub continues to explore various "up-cycling" projects to better utilize scrap bicycles and associated parts. Currently, The Northwest Hub is building trailers and attractive yard art.