About

Helping Hands Silicon Valley (HHSV) is dedicated to fostering economic self-sufficiency for individuals in our community who are in need. We offer personalized support for accessing public benefits, job searches, housing assistance, and more. By adopting a 'whole person' approach, we address the comprehensive needs of each individual and connect them with other organizations that provide resources such as bicycles, eye exams and rent assistance. Additionally, HHSV is committed to advocacy and increasing awareness about the challenges of homelessness in the broader community.

Alta Housing creates, preserves and maintains high-quality, affordable housing for diverse individuals and families, where our residents can experience a stable community that values equity, dignity, integrity, respect, creativity and compassion.

Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange is proud to partner with the V.A. Palo Alto Health Care System to support Veterans’ mobility, well-being and community connection. Through this partnership, SVBE donates refurbished bicycles, helmets, locks and lights to Veterans who need reliable transportation for commuting, accessing care or simply enjoying the physical and mental health benefits of riding.

Our impact extends beyond donations through Veteran Repair Days, where Veterans participate directly in hands-on bicycle repair alongside SVBE mentor mechanics. These sessions not only build practical skills and confidence, but also create a welcoming, peer-supported environment that reflects the V.A.’s commitment to whole-person care.

Our partnership with the Ecumenical Hunger Program (EHP) is rooted in a shared belief that meeting basic needs is only the beginning: what truly creates change is restoring hope, mobility and possibility. As EHP serves as a pillar of strength for families navigating uncertainty, access gaps and rising costs, providing a bicycle—paired with a helmet, lock, and lights—becomes more than transportation. It becomes a pathway to healthcare appointments, school, work and connection.

Together, we are proud to support EHP’s village of families, volunteers and donors, serving as catalysts for positive change, one safe and reliable ride at a time.

Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange is proud to partner with Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) to expand access to safe, reliable transportation for students across the district. Through this partnership, we donate refurbished bicycles and safety gear directly to students at PAUSD schools, helping remove transportation barriers and support students’ independence, health and well-being.

In 2025, SVBE partnered with the City of Palo Alto to donate 24 refurbished bikes (in addition to the regular year-round requests from PAUSD schools) to Socioeconomically Disadvantaged (SED) third-grade students, along with helmets, locks, lights and a bike fitting. We also supported five offsite repair events, offering free basic bike repair to over 250 bikes in support of a safe back-to-school effort.

TAP enhances the Taiwanese American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development, while emphasizing the preservation of Taiwanese American identity. TAP provides resources and programs that inspire and empower professionals to become community-oriented leaders. At the Bicycle Exchange, TAP volunteers join us to fix bikes at several of our events each year.

One Brick

One Brick provides support to local non-profit and community organizations by creating a unique, social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community. They often provide volunteers to help at our Bicycle Workdays.

Silicon Valley Volunteers

Silicon Valley Volunteers helps young people in their 20's and 30's find opportunities to volunteer in their local community while meeting others with similar interests.  They focus on providing opportunities  the evenings or weekends.  Silicon Valley Volunteers often volunteer at our Bicycle Workdays.

Young Men's Service League Peninsula

YMSL focuses on providing teenage boys with the opportunities to volunteer in the community alongside their mothers, improve leadership skills, and develop new life skills. Their wide array if philanthropic activities includes volunteering often at Bicycle Exchange workdays.