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While we seek to meet the immediate needs of our homeless neighbors, our ultimate goal is to provide the support and tools necessary to create lasting change. Sometimes, with some patience, faith and a lot of love, we see lives completely transformed.
Our Prayer Requests: November 2019
The following are prayer requests submitted by neighbors struggling with homelessness, poverty and addiction. Please join Springs Rescue Mission staff and our faith community as we remember these precious neighbors in our daily prayers: “I miss my family and I... read more
The struggle of an American veteran: John’s Story
John’s a man of the people. He smiles wide and shakes hands as he crosses the courtyard — trying hard to greet guests by name. “[My favorite thing] is making people happy and seeing them smile,” he said. “I just hope that I can make someone’s day better — even if I... read more
A Month in Review: October 2019
Thanks to caring neighbors like you, hundreds of people found refuge at Springs Rescue Mission during the recent storms. And soon, we’ll serve Thanksgiving meals to those who need it most. Scroll down to find read more of the highlights of October, plus read... read more
Raise your awareness while having fun
November is recognized as National Homeless Awareness Month, so we thought we’d throw out a few ideas of how you can help the homeless in the Colorado Springs community – and maybe have a little fun too. If you’re in town, check out the following events in the... read more
Top 5 Ways to Help the Homeless
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘ Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” – Fred Rogers Wanting to be a helper is human nature. We all see people on the street —... read more
Amphetamines, anger and Billy Graham: Kellee’s Story
Kellee decided it was safer to live in her car. She was 18 years old and fleeing a threatening situation — a home in which she experienced routine physical and emotional abuse. “I decided it would be easier for me to live on the streets and wonder whether I’d be... read more
Washing dishes with a grateful heart: Rodney’s Story
Rodney was living the good life: he had a beautiful wife, kids, a country home and steady income. But things changed. Rodney, now 58, lost his wife to cancer after more than a decade of marriage. When that heartache was followed by a divorce from his second wife and... read more
Our Prayer Requests: October 2019
The following are prayer requests submitted by neighbors struggling with homelessness, poverty and addiction. Please join Springs Rescue Mission staff and our faith community as we remember these precious neighbors in our daily prayers: “I pray for Jen’s... read more
A Month in Review: September 2019
Thanks to caring neighbors like you, September and October have been busy months at Springs Rescue Mission! Multiple groups of volunteers have shown us exactly what it means to love bigger, and we’re so thankful. Scroll down to find out more about our new... read more