What moves you? The Ride for Refuge, a family-friendly fundraising bike + walk in support of local charities serving people seeking hope, safety, and freedom. Join us Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023!
There will be limited parking available at the Malcolm Darrach Community Centre for those arriving with a bike!
Walkers are asked to park across the road at the Elmer "Homer" MacFadyen Memorial Recreational Complex located on Macrae Drive across from the community centre.
Each rest stop will be stocked with water, protein balls from Fuel Your Body, and additional snacks to be determined!
Walkers will have access to a rest stop located along the trail near St. Peter's Road/Avonlea Drive.
Bikers will have access to a rest stop located just off the trail at Brackley Commons for those biking 10km.
An additional rest stop will be located in York for those biking 20km.
The East Royalty Lions Club will be provided BBQ hotdogs beginning at noon for participants to enjoy following the event! There will be a limited number of gluten free and veggie dogs available - please try to let us know in advance if you require these!
Blooming House is dedicated to improving the lives of women experiencing homelessness on PEI. It operates as a low-barrier, harm reduction, 16 hour overnight shelter for women and those identifying as female experiencing homelessness. We believe in a person-centered approach and strive to provide dignity, care and shelter for our guests.
Blooming House has operated an 8 bed shelter since 2019. To date, we have provided shelter to over 160 women. We are open everyday from 4pm-8am.
In addition to providing emergency shelter, we provide transportation for women to our facility, food for dinner and breakfast, access to new clothing, hygiene products and counseling with our overnight staff. Through the work of our Resource Coordinator we have transitioned almost 20 women to housing and continue to support them after they leave the shelter.
Blooming House has the ability to collaborate with community and provincial organizations at varying levels. Blooming House's Operations Manager and Resource Coordinator participate on a team of professional support providers that include members of other non-profits and government organizations. Our core staff dedicate their time to be available to women, supporting women who use Blooming House and assisting those who may need to access the shelter.
Charlottetown R4R Walk Route 2.25km walk 5km walk requires participants to loop the pond a total of 3 times before heading back to the community center.
Participants will bike out and return back on the same path. 20km participants will turn around where Confederation trail meets York Road. 10 km participants will turn around at Brackley Commons.
Bethany Robinson Event Director
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email info@bloominghouse.ca