Spring 2022 Newsletter

Dave on UK Barge TripOutgoing President’s Message, Dave Schweidenback

Incoming President’s Message, Alan Schultz

Catherine in Togo, April 2022Togo

We have success stories from several of the people who got sewing machines or bicycles from our partner in Togo. Read more.

Warren County Habitat for Humanity

Closer to home, one of our most active collection partners just celebrated the 10th anniversary of their retail store in Washington, New Jersey. Here’s the story.

Tanzania

In November 2021, Dave and Alan went on a trip to Arusha, Tanzania, to make a visit to our partners at the Norbert and Friends Missions. While Pedals for Progress has made shipments to Tanzania in the past, our relationship with Norbert and Friends is still fresh, starting in the fall of 2019. Read more.

Guatemala Report

Our longest-running partnership is with FIDESMA, in Guatemala, where we’ve shipped more than 12,000 bikes since 1999. Read more about their ongoing programs.

Ernie Simpson and Charles MulamataErnie Simpson

Dave recounts the life and dedication of Ernie Simpson. Here’s Dave’s tribute to Ernie.

Uganda

The sewing program is up and running in Uganda at the Mityana Open Troop Foundation. Here’s the report.

Belize: New Partner

Pedals for Progress is happy to announce a new partnership in Belize led by Derrick Pitts under the project name “P4P Belize”, an extension of his existing community outreach program. Read more.

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