By: T.A. Walker Posted 11:18 AM, Apr 29, 2025 and last updated 10:18 AM, Apr 30, 2025 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Following the recent fire that severely damaged their warehouse, Jack the Bike Man is now on the hunt for a new home. Alejandro Hernandez, executive director of the nonprofit organization, emphasized the urgency of finding a suitable space for their operations. “What’s next is finding a new home for Jack the Bike Man… the space that we’re currently in is temporary,”...
Yes, we’re 100% open! You can shop with us, get your bike repaired, donate bikes, and support our mission… just like always. Despite the devastating fire that broke out at our warehouse property, our bike shop, the heart of our operations, was thankfully unscathed. We continue to offer sales, repairs, bike donations, and all our community programs. The fire however has dramatically impacted the value of our warehouse, which was under contract, causing nearly a $1 million funding...
By: Ashley Glass Posted 5:00 AM, Jan 02, 2025 and last updated 7:52 AM, Jan 02, 2025 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — With a new year underway, the people behind the Jack the Bike Man nonprofit are keeping pace with the old and formative outlook of its founder. “It never stops. It never stops with Jack the Bike Man,” Alex Hernandez, the nonprofit’s president, said. “We give bikes throughout the year.” Here’s 4 things you might not know about this longstanding charity: The charitable organization
By: Briana Nespral Posted 12:50 PM, Dec 27, 2024 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A beloved bike shop and nonprofit in West Palm Beach has become the latest target of a holiday theft. For years, Jack the Bike Man has given away thousands of bikes to kids in need. But this week, they were robbed of hundreds of dollars and now they are asking for the public’s help in finding the person or people responsible. “I guess that’s the most...
As the holiday season approaches, we urgently need children’s bikes (sizes 12” to 24”) for our programs. If you can’t donate a bike, consider purchasing an affordable one from Walmart. Instructions for donation include shipping or dropping off at Jack the Bike Man, 420 Claremore Dr., West Palm Beach, FL. ...
Recently, we participated in the Florida Power & Light Fall Town Hall, where FPL provided bikes for our Character Counts program, benefiting Title I students. Following Hurricane Milton, FPL has been vital in restoring power. As holidays near, we urgently seek bike donations to support children and hurricane recovery efforts. ...
Hundreds of Palm Beach County kids to receive bikes for Christmas By: Terra Sullivan Posted at 1:38 PM, Dec 22, 2023 and last updated 5:35 PM, Dec 22, 2023 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — When Samuel H. “Jack” Hairston III, known as “Jack the Bike Man” passed away earlier this year at the age of 81, the nonprofit inspired by his life of two-wheeled charity promised to carry on his legacy. Through a holiday initiative, the Jack the Bike Man organization has dropped off hundreds of bicycles...
Written by: Maya WashburnPalm Beach Post JUPITER — Children’s eyes lit up as they gazed at the lines of gleaming bicycles in the parking lot. They gasped and squeezed their parents’ hands when they found out that one of them would soon be theirs. Many of them had never owned a bicycle before. In all, Jack The Bike Man gave away 110 bikes and 10 scooters, along with 110 helmets, at the El Sol Neighborhood Resource Center in Jupiter on Wednesday, Dec....
Written by: Albert Pefley WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Jack the Bike Man, a nonprofit group in West Palm Beach, continued its annual tradition of giving away new and used bicycles to underprivileged kids for Christmas. The annual bike giveaways in December first began in 2007. The founder of Jack the Bike Man, Samuel “Jack” Hairston, passed away in July at the age of 81. His staff and volunteers are carrying on without him. Wednesday, they delivered about 110 bikes to the El...
It is with profound sadness and deep regret that we announce the sudden and untimely passing of Jack, our esteemed Founder and President of Jack the Bike Man. Jack suffered a fatal heart attack on Friday, July 7, 2023 leaving us all shocked and devastated. ...
