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  modestneeds.org Founded in 2002, Modest Needs is a non-profit organization with three goals ·       Providing short-term financial assistance to individuals and families in temporary crisis who, because they are working and live just above the poverty level, are ineligible for most types of conventional social assistance ·        Lessening the burden of state and federal agencies charged with the care of the truly indigent by doing everything in our power to stop these at-risk households from slipping into the cycle of poverty ·        Promoting compassion and generosity on the part of individual persons living in the United States and Canada, the areas that we serve, by standing as a living testament to the power of human kindness to change lives, no matter how much (or how little) a person has to share   They offer Self-sufficiency Grants for ·       ...

Imagine a vacation taking in Canada's scenic vistas, country mountain trails, panoramic views from Vancouver to Seattle or throughout Quebec's countryside or journeying through the Pacific Northwest. Now imagine these experiences as 200k/200 mile cycling events with thousands of riders.   These rides are annual events raising money and awareness for cancer research. This year the events happen early June to early August . And you have your choice of treks literally across Canada. This year's 2-day events are;  Ontario June 11 - 12 , British Columbia-June 27 - 28, 2016 ,  Alberta - August 6-7, 2016 and Quebec - July 9 - 10th . The first leg of each ride is on Saturdays. Riders camp overnight, finishing the rides on Sundays. Rides are supported by hundreds of volunteers. Meals, tents, campsites, medical services are provided. Campsites are complete with tents, hot showers and even entertainment. There are also stops w...