Windham Charities’ Annual Steeple Chase Walk and Ride – 8-19-2023

Windham Charities’ Annual Steeple Chase Walk and Ride–Saturday, Aug. 19

The Windham Area Interfaith Ministry,** Perception Programs, Inc.** and the Windham No-Freeze Project** are holding their annual Steeple Chase Walk and Ride for charity on August 19. 

This is a hybrid event, which means participants can walk or ride in person on a supported route, or create their own virtual route anywhere they choose. This year’s supported routes include:

• 20 mile, 35 mile, or 62.5 mile (“metric Century”) road cycling routes
• 18 mile rail trail cycling route
• 5 mile walking route 
• Virtual option — choose your own route! 

Register online at www.steeplechasebiketour.org. The fee is $25 per rider, plus each rider is asked to raise an additional $75 by the event date ($100 total). 

• Location:  Windham Community Center – 77 Valley Street, Willimantic, CT. 
• Start Times: Registration begins at 7:00am. 
• Contact Information: phone: (860) 450-7122; email: steeple.chase@perceptionprograms.org
• Website: www.steeplechasebiketour.org

All proceeds go to support the three charities. 

 **The Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (WAIM) provides fuel assistance, clothing, and furniture to area needy families. WAIM is comprised of 39 faith communities** 

**Windham No Freeze Project provides adults who are homeless overnight shelter. Their goal is to help clients obtain basic resources such as food, clothing, case management and transportation.** 

**Perception Programs, Inc  (PPI) offers treatment, case management, education and housing to people with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, adults involved in the criminal justice system, and people living with AIDS.