A Rainy Day Two for the Anchor House Cyclists
Dave Meisberger of East Windsor reaches the top of the 4-mile climb on day 2 of the Anchor House Ride. Photo by Jeanne Imbrigiotta. Julia Obetz of Ewing smiles as she reaches the top of the climb on...
View ArticleAnchor House Cyclists Remember Princeton Scientist Doug McCune
Anchor House cyclist Michael Schulz of Hamilton stops to take a picture on a bridge in Maryland Tuesday. Photo by Jeanne Imbrigiotta. Frederick, Md. – Purple jerseys. Purple bracelets. Purple tie-dye...
View ArticleFrom Texas to Florida to Illinois, Anchor House Riders a Diverse Group United...
Rodney Peerman rides to Gettysburg, Pa. on the fourth day of the Anchor House Ride for Runaways. Peerman lives in Fishers, Indiana. Gettysburg, Pa. – Anchor House riders come in all shapes, sizes, and...
View ArticleTwo Decades Later, Still Pedaling for Anchor House
Steve Czelusniak of Ewing is one of six cyclists completing their 20th Anchor House ride this week. Lancaster, Pa. – Ten and done. Two decades ago, that was the mantra for many Anchor House cyclists....
View ArticleAnchor House Establishes Douglas McCune Memorial Award
Douglas McCune Memorial Award winner Micheldy Pierre (l) with Anchor House Director Kim McNear at the awards banquet in Kulpsville, Pa. Friday night. Kulpsville, Pa. – Micheldy Pierre struggled through...
View ArticleSore Muscles, Full Coffers for Anchor House
The cyclists enter the Lawrenceville School. Photo: Seth Callen. Chris Kunkel celebrates his return with his daughter, Grace. Photo: Seth Callen. The track stands were decorated with banners welcoming...
View ArticleAnchor House Ride for Runaways Raises More than $425,000
The 34th annual Ride for Runaways has raised more than $425,000 for Anchor House so far. Congratulations and a thanks again to all the participants and donors. The funds raised support various programs...
View Article35th Annual Anchor House Ride for Runaways Will Start From the Green Mountain...
Anchor House will host an information session this Sunday for anyone who is considering signing up for the Ride for Runaways for the first time. If you’ve ever thought about doing the Anchor House...
View Article15th Annual Cory’s Ride Bicycle Event and Fundraiser This Saturday
Golis Area bicyclists will ride through the scenic countryside of towns like Chesterfield Saturday morning in memory of the boy whose name has become synonymous with the mission of the Anchor House...
View ArticleAnchor House: Families Helping Children in Need for 35 years
Joe Yuhas was only 22 when he helped found Anchor House, the Trenton-based shelter for runaway, abused and neglected youths. He was a new Trenton councilman when some city residents approached him...
View ArticleAnchor House Supports Kids and Teens Through a Variety of Programs
Every ten seconds, child abuse is reported somewhere in America, and every 26 seconds a child runs away from home. Thanks to Anchor House, the Trenton-based shelter, runaway and abused children in...
View ArticleAnchor House Cyclists Ready to Roll for 35th Annual Ride for Runaways
With cheers, hugs and wishes for a safe and rain-free journey, the Anchor House cyclists were sent off in style this morning at the baseball park in Trenton. The 35th annual Anchor House Ride for...
View ArticleMore Than Just a Shelter: Anchor House Teaches Teens and Young Adults Life...
Terrance Alford didn’t know where to turn after his grandmother passed away. The teen had been living with her since he was 15, and after her death he had nowhere to go. “I didn’t know where I would...
View ArticleYoung Riders Take to the Road with Their Parents on the Anchor House Ride for...
The Anchor House Ride for Runaways has been a part of life for Adrian Glass ever since she was seven years old. Every Anchor House ride, she, other family members and some friends would position...
View ArticlePedaling and Raising Funds for Anchor House from Afghanistan
Jamie Knapp couldn’t be with his fellow Anchor House cyclists on the Ride for Runaways this week because he is stationed in Afghanistan. So he decided to do the next best thing — to raise money for...
View ArticleGiving His All for Anchor House for 25 Years
Ring, ring, ring. “Hello, can I speak to LeRoy? We have a cyclist who isn’t feeling well.” Ring, ring, ring. “Hello, LeRoy? The front tire of my bike is shredded. I need to get a ride to the next rest...
View Article35th Annual Anchor House Ride for Runaways Raises $485,000 So Far
When Ken Sharples began the Anchor House Ride for Runaways, George H.W. Bush was president, Nolan Ryan became the first pitcher in the history of Major League Baseball to get 5,000 strikeouts, and the...
View ArticleAnchor House Seeks Volunteers
Anchor House’s mission is to work with homeless, runaway and abused children and teens to help them use their strengths, as well as the support of their families and communities, to ensure a stable and...
View ArticleSore Muscles, Overheated Bodies, Full Coffers for Anchor House: 35th Annual...
The aches, pains and heat exhaustion faded from the cyclists’ minds as they crossed the finish line Saturday and learned how much money their sweat equity has earned for Anchor House so far. When...
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