Over the past few days here in Davidson, the change in the air has been perceptible; there's a crispness emerging as fall seems to arrive through the steady breeze. 

 

For many, autumn's arrival may bring to mind images of pumpkins, coats and sweaters, and falling leaves. At Davidson Housing Coalition, the start of fall is a harbinger of another seasonal favorite:  the Ride for Hope and Housing. 

 

Since 2005, Davidson Housing Coalition has held the Ride for Hope and Housing, a bicycling fundraiser that brings together area cyclists, families, and businesses for a fun and challenging ride each fall.  Cyclists who select either the 100, 50, or 25K course enjoy winding routes through the beautiful backroads of Mecklenburg, Iredell, Rowan, and Cabarrus counties, and families and children follow a 5K loop through scenic Davidson neighborhoods.  Regardless of the distance traveled, all involved enjoy the thrill of getting outside to take a spin in the spirit of helping the community. 

 

What better way to usher in the new season? 

Davidson Housing Coalition is a non-profit organization founded in 1996 to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for our lower-wealth families and individuals.  

All proceeds from the Ride for Hope & Housing directly benefit DHC.  Our programs include homeownership education, credit counseling, financial literacy workshops for youth and teens, and HAMMERS, an emergency home repair program that serves Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, and Mooresville.  We also work with the Town of Davidson to implement their Affordable Housing Ordinance, requiring 12.5% affordable housing in all new residential developments for those who otherwise could not afford to live in our community-teachers, police officers, social workers, young professionals, administrative assistants and many others.  

 

Thanks for taking the time to read about Davidson Housing Coalition and our October 4th bike ride.  And again, welcome to fall!

Sincerely,