Springs Rescue Mission depends on its “Community Champions” to help transform the lives of men and women experiencing homelessness, hunger and addiction in Colorado Springs.
Here, we look at what Springs Rescue Mission guests, staff and volunteers had to say about finding hope in uncertain times.
The past two months have been quite busy at Springs Rescue Mission! Even though the Mission experienced our first outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, we have seen hope shining through the darkest of times as guests celebrate the holidays, share their stories, and even make the decision to be baptized. We're also reflecting on the year in our 2020 Annual Impact Report. Thank you for loving bigger and helping our neighbors during this time!
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By the time he came to the Mission in 2018, he had spent nearly two years sleeping on the cold streets of Colorado Springs and the better part of his 58 years struggling with addiction.
It’s a time meant to reflect on what we’re thankful for and how we might use the resources we do have to help our neighbors in need.
Dale Carnegie once said that, “a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.”
Have you ever tried Mission Catering's signature Tuxedo Cookies? Well, now you can have them anytime you want with this recipe!
We spoke with Michael recently about growing up a “momma’s boy,” his hard years on the streets and the hope he’s found since graduating the New Life Program in 2018.
For many of us, this season has been a hard one. But even in those moments when the light seems to have gone out, there is hope.
Tyrone understands that working and acting as a productive member of society is important for his long-term recovery and sobriety.
After years of planning and a groundbreaking in early 2019, Springs Rescue Mission has completed construction on its new, 185-seat “Samaritan’s Kitchen and Dining Hall.”
We spoke to Springs Rescue Mission resident expert Joel Siebersma about the top five misconceptions about addiction and recovery.
Marlon walked from Canada to Colorado to start a new life; and after years of addiction and homelessness, he found one at the Mission.
Bobby's been through a lot in 32 years — adoption as a kid, brain injuries in the Army, struggles with alcoholism — but he's not letting them hold him back.
The City of Colorado Springs and Springs Rescue Mission have partnered on a program called WorkCOS to employ homeless men and women working to find pathways out of homelessness.
At Springs Rescue Mission, we see people find freedom every day: freedom from addiction; freedom from homelessness; freedom from lives they've left behind.
Addiction led him to a prison of his mind, body and soul. But God brought him to the New Life Program at SRM, where he found redemption, hope and a career.
After a rigorous search process, Springs Rescue Mission's Board of Directors has named Jack Briggs the organization's incoming President & CEO. He is expected to assume that role in October.
After a difficult divorce and her father's death, Shelly's life slid into homelessness. But through despair and hardship, her relationship with God grew.
Patrick lost his love to cancer and moved across the country only to slide into a deep depression. But at the Mission he found help, healing and a new home.
Charles wrote personal essays while in the New Life Program at Springs Rescue Mission. Now, he shares his stories and reflections on recovery.
