In June, 33 bycyclists will embark on an incredible six day cycling trip through the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains as part of Team Samaritan House.  Sadly, I will not be able to join the team as a rider as I did the last two years due to a recurring knee injury.  I will however be joining them as a vehichle support driver and in a fund raising capacity.  

Over the past five years, Team Samaritan House has raised over $250,000 for the Samaritan House and the other homeless shelters in the Denver area due to our generous donors.  We raised over $100,000 last year alone.  

This year's Ride the Rockies will begin in Carbondale on June 11th and will conclude in Fort Collins on June 17, riding 403 miles and over 30,000 vertical feet. The ride will be physically demanding and undoubtedly there will be some sore muscles. The motivation of the riders is knowing the difference they/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.

Funds raised in 2016 will benefit four homeless shelters including the Samaritan House in Denver. These shelters provide overnight stay and long-term residence with intensive case management. The ultimate goal of these homeless shelters is to help residents become self-reliant by providing needed individualized assistance.

In the last year Catholic Charities has become the largest provider of shelter to homeless women in the Denver metro area dn we hope to open a new women's shelter in the next year.   We can only complete our mission of helping those with the greatest need with your support and prayers.  

God bless you and your family and thank you in advance for your support of this worthwhile cause!