{"id":19624,"date":"2026-06-04T17:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?p=19624"},"modified":"2026-06-04T17:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:14:09","slug":"riding-with-purpose-dem-ryders-turn-passion-into-community-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/04\/riding-with-purpose-dem-ryders-turn-passion-into-community-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Riding With Purpose: Dem Ryders Turn Passion Into Community Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19622 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/download-2-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/download-2-300x158.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/download-2-370x195.jpg 370w, http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/download-2.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>By Michelle McCalister<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Special to The Truth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the members of <strong>Dem Ryders<\/strong>, riding is about more than enjoying the open road\u2014it is also about giving back.<\/p>\n<p>The Toledo-area Slingshot riding group recently donated essential items to Cherry Street Mission Ministries to support individuals experiencing homelessness and hardship in the community. Donations included <strong>socks, men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s undergarments, underwear, bras, men&#8217;s T-shirts, and coffee<\/strong>\u2014items often in high demand at shelters.<\/p>\n<p>The donation was made on <strong>May 31, 2026<\/strong>, as part of the group&#8217;s commitment to serving the community and supporting local organizations that help vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n<p>Dem Ryders is made up of individuals who share a love for <strong>Polaris Slingshots<\/strong>, three-wheeled open-air vehicles known for combining the feel of a motorcycle with the appearance of a sports car. While members value fellowship and the enjoyment of riding together, they also believe in using their shared passion to uplift and support the community through service.<\/p>\n<p>Through this effort, <strong>Dem Ryders hopes to inspire other clubs and organizations to give back<\/strong>, reminding the community that meaningful impact often begins with simple acts of kindness.<\/p>\n<p>For Dem Ryders, community service is not separate from the ride\u2014it is part of the journey.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Michelle McCalister Special to The Truth For the members of Dem Ryders, riding is about more than enjoying the open road\u2014it is also about giving back. The Toledo-area Slingshot riding group recently donated essential items to Cherry Street Mission Ministries to support individuals experiencing homelessness and hardship in the community. 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