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Motorcycle and Jeep ride June 21 in Lafayette to benefit homeless veterans
LAFAYETTE, IN — On Saturday, June 21, riders from across the region will gather to show solidarity, raise awareness and generate funding to end veteran homelessness in the fourth No Hero Should Be Homeless Motorcycle + Jeep Ride.
The ride benefits LTHC Homeless Services' Veteran Services Program, which helped secure permanent housing for 57 veterans and 35 of their family members in the last year, according to a news release.
Hosted at Hunter's Moon Harley-Davidson (225 Progress Drive, Lafayette), the event kicks off with on-site registration from 10 a.m. to noon, and "kickstands up" at noon for both motorcycles and Jeeps.
Registration fees: $20 single rider and $25 rider + passenger, and $25 Jeep entry. For more information, contact Julie Camp, engagement coordinator, at jcamp@
All proceeds directly support LTHC's Veteran Services Program, which provides housing, case management and support services to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Tippecanoe and seven surrounding counties. From transportation and employment readiness to home essentials and rental assistance, LTHC's program fills the critical gaps that housing vouchers alone cannot.
'Far too many veterans can't afford housing. This ride is a way for us to not only raise awareness of our veterans who are experiencing homelessness, but to gain additional resources to help,' Jennifer Layton, president and CEO of LTHC Homeless Services, said in the release.
After the ride, participants can return to the Hunter's Moon lot to enjoy food and a sense of community among those who care deeply about ending homelessness for veterans in Region IV.
The event is sponsored by A&D Biker & Jeep Ministries, with hospitality provided by Boilermaker Hospitality through Purdue University. Additional support comes from Doug Pierce, Milestone Contractors, The National Group, Purdue Federal Credit Union, Valero, and the JR Kelly Company. Additionally, the Veteran Services Program is funded in part through grants from CenterPoint Energy, the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs through their Supportive Services for Veterans and Families.
Can't make the ride but want to make a difference? Visit to learn more about LTHC's Veteran Services Program and to provide financial support to the Veteran Services Program.
For more information about LTHC Homeless Services and their programs, visit or follow their social media at Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: Motorcycle and Jeep ride June 21 in Lafayette to benefit homeless veterans
