HELP US CELEBRATE 2020 MILESTONES!

Outreach for Hope asks you to join us in celebrating two significant events!

On August 8th, members of the original Bike Ride Planning Team joined in a 75-mile bike ride in celebration of former Executive Director Jim Bickel’s 70th birthday—and the 75th birthdays of Dave Hammer and Dave McAdow, two of the Bike Ride’s founding organizers (see photos from the event here). Both Daves have generously supported the event over the years with their many talents and resources.

This group coming together underscored the fact that 2020 is the beginning of our commemoration of Outreach for Hope’s 25th Anniversary. All these years later, our partner ministries’ work in low-income urban neighborhoods is more vital than ever in this time of pandemic.

Join us in celebrating these milestones by making a special gift supporting Jim Bickel's 70th birthday Ride/Run/Walk fundraiser:

Suggested donation amounts:

  • Bickel 75-Mile Bike Bash: $75
  • OFH 25th Anniversary: $25 (or $250, or $2500!)
  • BOTH MILESTONES: $100
 

FAITH, CEDARBURG TO HOST SPECIAL RIDE/RUN/WALK EVENT

Join Faith Lutheran in Cedarburg, for a special event to raise money for the Outreach for Hope 2020 Ride/Run/Walk, following an outdoor worship service.

WHEN: SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

10:30 am: Outdoor worship service. Bring your own chair and mask, and practice social distancing.
11:45 am: Ride, run or walk on the Interurban Bike Trail. Bring your own mask, and practice social distancing.
1:00 pm: Meet at Out & Out Custard (W61N305 Washington Ave in Cedarburg) for a grand finale treat!

WHERE:

Start Location: Faith Lutheran Church, N35 W6621 Wilson St., Cedarburg, WI
Ride/Run/Walk Route: Interurban Bike Trail
Distance: Go as far as you choose before returning

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

  • Bring your own chair and mask, and practice social distancing.
  • Before the event, please register as a participant or make a donation for the Outreach for Hope 2020 Ride/Run/Walk at OFHbikeride.com. Please join your church’s team when you register.
  • If you wish to bring a cash or check donation to this event, please make checks out to Outreach for Hope and indicate the Faith, Cedarburg team on your check or envelope. Donations may be given to Rev. John Norquist.
  • Contact David Tice (david.tice@gmail.com) with any questions.
 

2020 RIDE/RUN/WALK UPDATE

We're now over half-way through our 2020 Ride/Run/Walk! Transitioning to an all-virtual platform has been both a challenge and an exciting opportunity-- and we can't wait to see what the home-stretch brings.

So far, we've registered 140 participants, who have done a fantastic job logging over 10,000 miles and raising over $50,000 in donations and pledges. But we still have a long way to go to reach our goal to register a minimum of 625 participants, log 25,000 miles, and raise $150,000 by September 30.

Simply put, we need more people. So, we're challenging everyone who's registered to get three people to register-- and to ask those three people to register three more.

It all adds up when we work together! Can we count on you to help us get there?

The Outreach for Hope 2020 Ride/Run/Walk made headlines on July 31, with three morning news interviews given to reporter Michael Schlesinger (CBS-58, The "M."). Watch the recordings here.

 

IS A QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION RIGHT FOR YOU?

Are you unsure about how your charitable contribution to Outreach for Hope will be impacted by the CARES Act and the lifting of the Required Minimum Distribution for 2020? Read Augustine Financial's guide to learn how individuals can use the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) as an alternative:

 

REV. CHRIS MANKE PREACHING

Outreach for Hope Executive Director, Rev. Chris Manke, will be the featured preacher on a Greater Milwaukee Synod digital worship for Sunday, September 13. Mark your calendars and be sure to watch the worship, which will be available on YouTube and Facebook starting Thursday, September 10.

 

CONNECT WITH OUTREACH FOR HOPE

HOW TO SUPPORT A RIDE/RUN/WALK PARTICIPANT OR TEAM

BY CHECK:

  • Make your check payable to Outreach for Hope.
  • Include "Ride/Run/Walk" on the memo line.
  • Include the name of the individual or team you are supporting.
  • Mail to Outreach for Hope, PO Box 341695, Milwaukee, WI 53234.

BY CREDIT CARD:

  • Visit the Ride/Run/Walk registration website linked here.
  • Scroll down to the section labeled "2.) SUPPORT a Participant or Team." Follow the instructions to search for the individual or team you wish to support.

Having trouble? Email phil@outreachforhope.org or call 414-975-8130 for assistance.

 

Outreach for Hope
PO Box 341695  | Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53234
414-671-1212 | ofhinfo@outreachforhope.org

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