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Tour de B'ville, the major annual fundraising bike tour of Bartlesville for Family Promise of Washington County, will be modified this year due to COVID-19 concerns.

 

Ashley Sikes, Executive Director, joined us on COMMUNITY CONNECTION to announce the changes.

 

The event will take place on the Pathfinder in Bartlesville October 3rd through 18th starting near Bartlesville High School. Instead of taking to the course en masse, families and individuals are encouraged to participate at times that best fit your schedule during the days of Tour de B'ville. Sikes says a scavenger hunt along the Pathfinder adds to the fun. You are encouraged to snap photos of the things along the route on your phone for a chance to win a prize.

 

Sikes says for details for Tour de B'ville are coming very soon to their website https://familypromisewc-ok.org/ including registration, t-shirt info, sponsors and contest rules.

 

WATCH ASHLEY SIKES ON COMMUNITY CONNECTION

 

 

Family Promise of Washington County began to evolve in 2012 after a series of community assessments highlighted a growing problem with homelessness among families in Washington County. A core group of committed volunteers and churches made contact with the Family Promise national organization. They initiated a planning process which led to Family Promise of Washington County. 

 

The mission of Family Promise of Washington County is to to help homeless families achieve ​independence though a community based response.

 

Since opening their doors in September of 2015, Family Promise has received 368 referrals and has served 23 families representing 37 adults and 48 children, ranging in age from newborn to 14 years, and one pregnant mother totaling 84 individuals. As of Q1 2018, 12 of our parents had obtained jobs, eight families had transitioned into stable housing, and one mother obtained her G.E.D and CNA. All families have been connected with supportive community resources.

 

You can find Family Promise of Washington County, Inc at 822 South Johnstone Avenue, Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74003. You may contact them by phone at 918-815-3457 or online at https://familypromisewc-ok.org/