Text Box: Emmaus, Inc. has assisted over 17,000 children, women and men out of homelessness and into permanent housing, jobs, and self-sufficiency. Well above the national average, 89 cents of every dollar that Emmaus raises goes directly to life-saving programs for the homeless. Over 400 volunteers, 150 businesses, 125 faith communities, plus 5,000 individual donors contribute time, services, and over $350,000 in private gifts each year. In 1989, Emmaus’ founding executive director, Tom Bentley, completed the first Cycle for Shelter, a 1200-mile journey from Georgia to Massachusetts. Along the way, Tom visited more than 100 programs that provided shelter and assistance to homeless and impoverished families and individuals, speaking with Text Box: human service providers, church groups, community activists, and government officials. These discussions, along with Tom’s observations, inspired the Board and staff of Emmaus to create pioneering programs for the homeless in our region. Today we operate eleven programs that assist 1700 homeless women, men and children annually. Since that first ride in 1989, well over 4,000 cyclists and volunteers have helped Emmaus raise over $500,000 through the Cycle for Shelter. Text Box: Emmaus Inc and the Cycle for Shelter

All riders receive:

· An appreciation gift and chance to win door prizes

· Refreshments, route maps and roadside assistance

· Complimentary massages available between noon and 4:00 PM.

· Shower facilities

· A delicious and healthy barbecue by Trader Joe’s of Peabody and music provided by WXRV The River radio.

· Special prizes for top pledge collectors.

Training Rides

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Nutrition

3

Bike Workshops

4

Team Building

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Text Box: July 23, 2006 Text Box: Volume 1, Issue 1 Text Box: Where your Money Goes Text Box: How your registration fee and sponsorship helps Emmaus: $1000 will help create four affordable apartments for homeless families $500 will shelter a family at the Emmaus Family House for one month. Text Box: $250 will shelter an adult or child for more than one week. $100 will supply a meal for 30 people in our emergency shelter. Text Box: $50 will buy software for our computer skills job training program. $20 will help pay for an after school tutor for a child at our Family Shelter.