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THE CITY OF LIFE FOUNDATION

Meet the Bishop.

Bishop Dr. Andre' A.R. Willis, (aka) The Biking Bishop, is a 72-year-old "young man" gifted with a passion to help those who need assistance. Many talk about doing, but he has demonstrated his capacity to act on a desire to cause change. He has a vision for worldwide aid and change, which began in 1994 when he embarked on his first Bike Campaign Tour.

On behalf of ALL of humanity, the many social issues we face as a country, namely, hunger, homelessness, illiteracy, physical disabilities, autism, Down syndrome, sickle cell, cancer, and more. He has focused his attention on a group that is often overlooked: the disenfranchised. He is the Founder, CEO, and President of The City of Life Foundation. This organization will soon erect its own State-of-the-Art Multiplex Center for Life Change and Restoration!

He's a Vietnam veteran on a Mission. Not only to help all of humanity, but to help veterans, senior citizens, and children with disabilities. "As a veteran myself, I appreciate the warm 'Thank You's" that we receive for our service to our country." Sadly, to say that gratitude doesn't shelter a human soul that gave the sacrifice of body, mind and soul after he/she has returned from a hostile, dangerous and stressful condition." says the Bishop. It's called (PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a physical disability that affects thousands of veterans around the world.

As mentioned, he's a Senior on a Mission not only to help all of humanity, but to help our Children, the disenfranchised, the indigent, the impaired, the less fortunate, the autistic, Down Syndrome, the cancer victims, the hungry, the homeless. The ones needing mental health and, most importantly, The Least of These. You! Yes, you, who suffer along with others who are the recipients of mental and physical health conditions, says the Bishop.

When he's not delivering food and clothes, furniture, and toys to those in need, he is The Biking Bishop. And when he's not cycling for humanity, he's a loving, devoted man to his family, a friend to the helpless, and brings hope to the hopeless. He does not mind getting dirty, rolling up his sleeves to get the job done. After all, he's "Been There, Done Dat and Got the T-Shirt!"

His Biography.

Born and raised in the once-known steel belt city of Buffalo, New York. Bishop epitomized personal achievement and civil accomplishments by completing his theological and business administration studies at Oakwood in Huntsville, Alabama, and Southwestern Union College in Killeen, Texas. He has maintained a home in the Atlanta area since 1989. When he is not addressing the countless audiences from schools to churches and theaters, he is sharing and inspiring people from all walks of life. Having enjoyed all the benefits of a moderate lifestyle living and sharing the limelight managing the legendary Rock-n-Roll star,” Little Richard”, Bishop's life took the ultimate turn from glamorous to homelessness in Wilson, North Carolina. There was never a time that he expected to live from place to place or even in a cardboard box or a rat-infested shack called home. He had not envisioned his life spiraling into such a dark era. Not only is Bishop a pastor, but also a father, a grandfather, a building contractor, an author, a musician, an artist, and a motivational speaker.

Bishop Dr. Andre’ A. R. Willis is affectionately known by his family, congregation, and community a Bishop Dr. Dre'. He has authored five books. His first being an autobiography entitled “Been There, Done Dat…Got the T-Shirt”. This book will fill you with both tears & laughter as you follow along his journey. He is also the creator of the stage play based on his book. It too is electrifying and heartfelt, offering a true roadmap of how one can succeed and what tools are needed to overcome challenges and obstacles we face within our everyday life.

Willis founded and is the Bishop and Senior Pastor at New Start Ministries, based in Avondale Estates, Georgia, right outside of Atlanta, Georgia. He continues to serve his community as he did for the country. He is steadfast in his belief that more Veterans, especially Seniors, deserve the support of the country and community. As the CEO and Founder of The City of Life Foundation, he saw the call to action in his vision and the awareness of many social needs affecting every human being. On April 6, 2024, Bishop received his Honorary Doctorate Degree in Humanities from Mainseed Christian University in Atlanta, Georgia in Humanities. He was also the noted guest keynote speaker of his 2024 commencement class.

Bishop is also known to many as "The Biking Bishop”. He has ridden his 10/12 speed bike for over 7,000 miles cumulatively, twice to the White House, and in 2006. Also on October 7, 2009 (his 57th birthday), he was on the Oprah Winfrey Studio in Chicago, having completed then 2500 miles. The last two bike campaigns were on behalf of humanity and many social issues we face as a country. Now that he falls into this group of elite seniors, he desires to bring not only awareness, but education, financial assistance, and support to people's lifespan right on through one’s golden years.

He's the host of the following shows: Your Voice Matters, The Biking Bishop 2Day Show, and Today with Bishop Dr. Dre'.
Bishop has directed his passion to making a difference in the lives of others. He has demonstrated how it is done not just three times, but now for a fourth time by adding 4,800 miles, “For the Least of These” Humanitarian Campaign 2024-25 will travel through 600 CITIES, 5 COUNTRIES, 7 CONTINENTS, with BILLIONS OF PEOPLE WATCHING.

Our first goal is to erect the Vision of the Foundation in Georgia that will be truly welcomed by all,

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Let’s make the lives of individuals and families better.