Contact Nancy Lipsey Hazon has received an anonymous gift that will allow us to offer both a registration rebate and fundraising match for new Hazon riders for the 2011 Hazon California Jewish Environmental Bike Ride. This generous scholarship will allow people who are new to Hazon to experience the inspiring Hazon community during the 2nd Annual Hazon California Jewish Environmental Ride. The scholarship is open to people across the country. The scholarship is targeted to new Riders who fit into five categories: • Teen Riders ages 12-18 • Young Adults Riders ages 19-29 • Jewish Communal Professionals who Ride • Riders who do not own cars • Riders who are willing to sign a pledge committing them to give up their cars within the next year Qualifying California Ride participants will receive a rebate on registration and a matching gift towards their fundraising minimum. Teen Riders will receive a $100 rebate on the registration cost and adult riders will receive a $250 rebate after the conclusion of the California Ride. All scholarship recipients will receive a $200 match in their fundraising efforts. The Hazon California Jewish Environmental Bike Ride is an amazing opportunity to ride with Hazon. Come and enjoy the outdoors as you challenge yourself and spend time exploring the environmental issues and their relationship to Judaism. The ride is a transformative experience that will expand your community and your mind. Ride Highlights: • Shabbat Weekend Retreat: two days of relaxation, learning, and community building at Westminster Woods • Yoga and Meditation • Spirited Shabbat Services • Multiple riding routes for cyclists of all levels • Fully supported with rest stops, meals, bike mechanics, and cheerleaders • Crew and Volunteer options • Varied and diverse community of all ages, backgrounds, Jewish observance and practice • Fundraising commitment in support of Hazon and our Grant Recipients The Hazon Jewish Environmental Bike Rides in Israel and New York were founding programs for Hazon, the leading Jewish environmental organization in North America. In recent years, Hazon has expanded its presence on the West Coast with our Food Conference and the California Ride. Hazon’s work is at the forefront of teaching the Jewish community about environmental issues and how to make a difference. When you support Hazon, you are supporting local organic farms in the U.S., helping to build peace through environmentalism in Israel and the Middle East and supporting some of the most innovative and impactful programs in the Jewish community. |