Peace Peloton

Community Engagement & Economic Mobility - (Fresh Air Rides and Summit 2 Sound)Peace Peloton transforms recreation into a tool for economic mobility and social connection. The Fresh Air Ride Series hosted five inclusive cycling events in 2024 with over 600 participants riding 7,200 miles. Each ride featured and supported seven Black-owned businesses, generating approximately $18,000 in direct vendor and retail revenue.The organization's signature endurance event, Summit 2 Sound, spanned 81 miles from Snoqualmie Summit to Seattle's waterfront, engaging 200 participants and raising $30,000 in registration revenue reinvested into community programs. These events build awareness and customer bases for local entrepreneurs while promoting physical health and collective economic action. Peace Peloton demonstrates that movement and commerce can work together to build stronger, more connected neighborhoods.

Fundraising & Ecosystem Building - (Harmony Hustle Annual Event)Peace Peloton's Harmony Hustle is an annual fundraiser celebrating creativity, entrepreneurship, and community investment. In 2024, it raised $60,500 through a mix of corporate sponsorships, ticket sales, silent auctions, and "Raise the Paddle" contributions. The event featured the Rooted Pitch Competition, awarding $5,000 in reimbursable business funding to emerging entrepreneurs.Harmony Hustle redefines traditional fundraising through immersive experiencesinviting donors to engage directly with program participants via product demos and storytelling. This approach strengthens donor relationships, showcases tangible impact, and supports Peace Peloton's mission to create self-sustaining, community-driven systems of economic empowerment. The event has evolved into a key annual platform advancing both organizational sustainability and regional entrepreneurship.