In order to build a strong presence for the HLC in the target community and to develop additional space for community programming, the United Way has partnered with the City of Binghamton to lease the Lee Barta Community Center, a City-owned facility located at 108 Liberty Street on Binghamton’s North Side. Named after the late Officer Lee Barta, who lost his life in the line of duty on Liberty Street, the Lee Barta Community Center was opened in 2008 as a space for educational, recreational, and general community programming for both neighborhood youth and adults. After a recent expansion in 2018, the Lee Barta Community Center now offers a community room with a teaching kitchen, a public computer lab, a CHOW pantry, an exercise room, a community bike shop, and additional programming.
For hours and programming information please call us at 607-238-1005 or stop by our office during business hours 8:30am-4:30pm.
FreshCycles
Fresh Cycles is a community bike program that improves access to transportation by getting reliable bikes into peoples hands and giving them a place to keep those bikes running.
We focus on three things:
- Getting Bikes Out – We repair and distribute bikes to people who need an affordable, dependable way to get around.
- Keeping Bikes Running – We offer tools and space for people to work on their own bikes. Support is available when needed, (formal instruction is not currently part of our program, though). The bike shop is a place to get things done so you can keep on riding.
- Maintaining an open, usable space – The bike shop is a consistent, low-barrier-to-entry space where people can come and go. Some stop in for a quick fix, others stay longer. We strive to keep the bike shop flexible so the space can meet people where they’re at.
Need a bike?
We can provide free bikes that have been recovered & repaired, and can help you keep your bike rolling!
Get A Bike
Need a bike? Stop by the bike shop during open shop hours (see our monthly calendar) to see if we have a bike that fits for you. If our Open Shop hours don’t work for you, please call (607)238-1005 to make an appointment with Jacob.
Fix Your Bike
Does your bike need a little TLC? Stop by the bike shop during open shop hours (see our monthly calendar) for space and tools to give your bike a tune-up. We can also provide some assistance in repairing your bike. To learn more, stop by or call (607)238-1005 to speak with Jacob.
Cornell-Cooperative Extension Cooking & Nutrition Education Classes
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) nutrition programs are designed to educate participant’s knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary to improve their overall health and nutritional well-being. Through these programs you will learn to balance calories, increase fruit and vegetable intake, and improve your overall diet. CCE also offers classes and workshops in canning, preserving, and food safety. Classes are on-going.