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BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA

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9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT4 hours · Central Time · Schedule
Chicago, IL 60649Log in to view · Directions
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About BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA

BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA is an eight-mile, two-hour community bicycle ride is to symbolize economic unity.

BUFI Bikes the Shore for Ujima is an eight-mile, two-hour community bicycle ride to symbolize healthy awareness and action for ourselves and our community.

About this event:

In its efforts to build economic unity in the South Shore community, the Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI) will be hosting its 8th Annual BUFI Bikes the Shore for Ujima on Saturday, September12th from 9am – 1pm at 1809 East 71st Street COURTYARD, Chicago Presented by The Black United Fund of Illinois, Equiticity, and Divvy.

The goal of BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA eight-mile, two-hour community bicycle ride is to symbolize unity and commitment to health and healing within the South Shore community and Chicagoland areas. This is not simply a demonstration of unity; it is designed to inspire the community, while embracing the human spirit with empowerment and resources.

This ride also serves as the formal kick off for BUFI's workplace giving campaign, inspiring our communities to donate to BUFI via their payroll deductions. Federal employees should use code #37269. State, County, and City employees should use code #950-0010.

BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA is for community members, advocates, activists, and bicycle enthusiasts. All are welcome to ride!

Among the activities will be a warm-up for cyclists, free refreshments, and information about BUFI’s workplace giving campaign as well as community resources information distribution. The eight-mile cooperative economics journey will conclude with a community call to action in the courtyard adjacent to BUFI’s headquarters, 1809 East 71st Street.

Bike the Shore for UJIMA is planned in partnership with the Black United Fund of Illinois, Equiticity and Divvy.

Masks and social distancing are encouraged and expected throughout this event for the comfort and safety of all. Those who are feeling ill or have any COVID-19 symptoms should stay home. We are stronger together (even when safely apart)!

For more information, email or call 773.324.0494.

Divvy Bikes will be provided to individuals 18+

Schedule

SaturdaySeptember 12, 20269:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT4 hours

Times are in Central Time (CDT, UTC-05:00), the organizer's time zone.

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Black United Fund of Illinois, Inc.
Chicago, IL

The Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI) is one of Chicago’s most effective federated nonprofits and a trusted fiscal agency and Black-led urban nonprofit in Chicago, serving foundations, Grantmakers, and grassroots organizations across Black and urban communities. As a federated nonprofit, BUFI operates as an umbrella organization that supports, strengthens, and distributes funding to multiple independent community nonprofits. As a fiscal agency, BUFI provides the financial management, compliance infrastructure, and administrative support smaller organizations need to properly receive, manage, and report grant funds. Together, these two roles make BUFI one of the most valuable and impactful community intermediaries in Chicago’s philanthropic landscape and a premier urban nonprofit in Chicago & Illinois.

bufi.org 1809 E 71st Pl

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