The Eye on Annapolis Daily Newsbrief

Sometimes, the biggest obstacle to rebuilding your life is simply getting where you need to go. That’s the idea behind Recover E-Bikes, a Glen Burnie nonprofit providing free electric bicycles to people recovering from addiction.

This week, we caught up with Chris and Alex Kauffmann outside Ann’s Dari Creme to learn how their program is helping people get to work, treatment, recovery meetings, and everyday appointments.

The nonprofit already has 20 e-bikes on the road and more than 340 applications. The bikes remain with the nonprofit and are passed along to another participant when they’re no longer needed. Chris and Alex hope to expand the program throughout Maryland.

What we offer people is a lot more than just a second chance. We give them a structure. We give them an opportunity for them to achieve their goals. And then in turn, they can show other people how to do the same thing.

We talked about their personal recovery journeys, the challenges of transportation in Anne Arundel County, and how the community can help through donations and bike sponsorships.

It’s a great idea that’s already changing lives.

Have a listen!

LINKS:

• Recover-E Bikes (Website)
• Recover-E Bikes (Facebook)