What moves you? Join us on Saturday, October 1, 2022 for the Ride for Refuge, a family-friendly bike + walk fundraiser supporting local charities who help people seeking refuge from danger, hardship, and abuse.
Thrive is a registered charity in St. John’s NL, and has been around for over 20 years. Funds raised through the Ride for Refuge event will support our Blue Door Program. Blue Door provides holistic wrap around support to folks who wish to leave the sex trade. The program is inclusive of all genders and gender expressions and primarily services ages 14-29 years.
Blue Door is the only program of its kind within our province, and over the last 5 years has helped over 70 individuals. Blue Door specifically provides people with employment & education supports, access to dental care, individual and group counselling, housing, food security, transportation assistance and social inclusion & wellness activities.
“The impact of the Blue Door program has been exponential. I was still so suicidal when I connected with Thrive and I was having bad PTSD flashbacks. It was not a good quality of life. So many times, I ended up in hospital, or harming myself, or going back to drugs. Blue Door has influenced my life so positively. They helped me in every possible way; even going with me to the university to find where all my classes were for the new semester. I would not be where I am right now; I might not be here at all if it wasn’t for them.”
This route starts at City Hall, brings you up Waterford Bridge Road to Bowering Park, down Southside Road, along the harbour front, Water Street and back to City Hall
This walk starts at City Hall, takes you along the harbour front, water street and back to City Hall
The RIDE Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email stjohns@rideforrefuge.org