Hello Friends,

I’m excited to report I’m in the middle of a new cycling adventure this year.  With the cancellation of Ride the Rockies, some of our team is participating in the grandaddy of all cross state bike tours, the Registers Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, more commonly know as RAGBRAI.  I’m riding with over 20,000 participants from all over the county and many foreign countries.  The ride is 430 miles across the southern “hilly” part of the state.  For me, the biggest challenge is all the heat and humidity. Once again I’ll be peddling with my teammates from Samaritan Cycling! We are a community of individuals that love to get outdoors, cycle, and experience the beauty of Colorado. Beyond cycling, we share the common mission to support the Samaritan House Homeless Shelter. 

Homelessness is a never ending and complex problem in our society.  As I learn more about homelessness, I’ve come to understand there is no easy answer or one single solution.  Samaritan House is just one of the many organizations that offer loving unquestioning support for those in need.   It is more than a shelter, offering education and programs that help get its members back into society through work placement and housing.  In addition, the Samaritan House operates the largest women’s shelter in Denver. 

My goal is to raise $1500 in support of the Samaritan House Homeless Shelter. Your kind donation will help break the cycle of homelessness by funding shelters, providing food, clothing, life skill classes, and aiding support groups.

 Thank you in advance for your financial support! Donate what you can. Any amount helps!

Bill Clifford