Introducing this year’s call to Bike Messengers:

The Free Store has a large network of supporters, and the success of the project last summer was immense. What Portland still needs is jobs, and the Free Store needs funding. What many people around the city need is item delivery, [...]]]> http://ifightbears.org/freestore/?p=222 The Spring has finally arrived in Portland! The Free Store has undergone many changes since last fall! The initial project was a huge success, and much of Portland (and beyond) stepped up to show their support for our little School Bus Store in Southeast.

Ben has been in communication with Free Stores around the U.S., and [...]]]> http://ifightbears.org/freestore/?p=211 It’s been a busy month. Every month we remain open is a step forward. Every step forward is a victory. We’ve caught the attention of two local media sources: BikePortland, and a live interview on Channel 8, KGW–both of which are available in our Press section. The further this message reaches, the more [...]]]> http://ifightbears.org/freestore/?p=125

Painting on the bus is now complete! This artwork will be available to see through mid-october when another artist will be chosen. This month’s artwork was done by Heidi Elise Wirz.

We’re still continuing our very small marketing campaign through our soft opening. Major marketing will begin soon, but we hope you will continue to tell [...]]]> http://ifightbears.org/freestore/?p=65 All $550 of the fundraiser was achieved tonight! Thank you to everyone who donated! I’ll be moving the bus into its position tomorrow, but the grand opening wont be until October 17th. Any additional donations will go directly into marketing. I’ll have a lot more coming soon! In the meantime, we’re celebrating!