Dear Friends,

For the 8th consecutive year, Team Samaritan House (TSH) will once again participate in Ride the Rockies.  From June 9th to June 15th, TSH will ride over 418 miles and climb several Rocky Mountain summits totaling 26,000 feet.

Over the past 7 years, TSH has raised over $500,000 for the Samaritan House to provide shelter, meals, clothing and services to help rebuild lives and restore dignity for the homeless of Colorado.

The Samaritan House shelters include the main facility in downtown Denver, Samaritan House Women’s Shelter in Denver, Guadalupe Community Center in Greeley, and The Mission in Fort Collins.  These facilities all provide one-night shelter and short-term stay for men, women and families.  Marisol Homes, at four locations, serves expectant mothers, single women, and single women with children.  Samaritan House's ultimate goal is to help residents become self-reliant by providing needed individualized assistance.

The Samaritan House shelters currently serve over 5,000 homeless in metro Denver.  Of those served, 34% are women, and 14% are veterans.  Over the past year, Samaritan house has served over 500,000 meals, provided 200,000 nights of shelter, and 714 job placements.

My motivation for this ride is, and will be, knowing the difference we can make in the lives of those less fortunate. Each dollar raised will truly change the lives of the individuals and families who call these shelters home.  Thank you for your support.

Dave