The Mission Blog
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.
SRM Celebrates Completion of ‘Community of Hope’ Campus: Photo Gallery
The last phase — which brought the campus to completion — also included completely enclosing the campus and creating a sprawling courtyard area.
How homelessness and hardship led to a Mission love story: Jack and Patricia’s story
After 23 years of marriage and raising two children, she found herself in a transitional housing program in Colorado Springs. She was unemployed but had worked before, although the stakes were different now.
Our Prayer Requests: April 2021
These are prayer requests submitted by neighbors struggling with homelessness, poverty and addiction. Please join us as we remember these precious neighbors in our daily prayers.
A homeless heart patient’s journey toward hope, health and home: Ted’s story
Living on the streets for 20 years has taken its toll on Ted.
What’s Happening at Springs Rescue Mission? March 2021
The last few months have been a whirlwind of activity at Springs Rescue Mission! We’re celebrating the fact that Samaritan Coffee at 225 is open once again, plus our guests celebrated Valentine’s Day and weathered truly brutal temperatures. And thanks to your support, the campus is very nearly finished!
‘What are you hopeful about?’ — Easter at the Mission
We need hope now more than ever. And what better reminder of hope is there than Easter? Here are some of the things that bring hope to the guests of SRM.
Q&A: the truth about stimulus checks for those experiencing homelessness
“For those who haven’t filed a tax return or signed up previously, they remain eligible for the third stimulus payment—and can also qualify for the previous payments—by filing a 2020 tax return.”
SRM leader Jack Briggs joins talk with VP Kamala Harris on COVID-19 relief
Springs Rescue Mission President & CEO Jack Briggs was among a handful of Coloradans Tuesday to attend an event in which U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris discussed the details and benefits of the Biden administration’s recent $1.9 American Rescue Plan — a COVID-19 relief package designed to stimulate economic recovery and growth.
Our Prayer Requests: March 2021
These are prayer requests submitted by neighbors struggling with homelessness, poverty and addiction. Please join us as we remember these precious neighbors in our daily prayers.
Retrospective: SRM marks one year of COVID-19 response with vaccine clinic
The vaccine drive is the latest milestone in a year filled with constant support and encouragement from the community.
