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.
Our Prayer Requests: August 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: “Pray for legal help and... read more
Big Storms Mean Big Flash Floods for Colorado Springs Homeless
Saturday’s storm brought significant moisture to the Pikes Peak Region. How significant, exactly? A whopping 1.36 inches of rain in Colorado Springs and over 3.18 inches reported in neighboring Pueblo. This may not seem like much, but as Colorado residents know, local... read more
What is Greenway Flats?
In one week, news stations, city officials and leaders of the Pikes Peak Region will be talking about Greenway Flats — the first permanent supportive housing in Colorado Springs. Here’s what you should know: It’s permanent. Greenway is a permanent living space for... read more
Our Prayer Requests: July 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: “Please pray for all of... read more
A Month in Review: May 2019
May was a month of hope at Springs Rescue Mission. With over a dozen graduations from different programs, excitement was evident on everyone’s face as they were given a new lease on life. This is only possible because you’ve cared for your neighbors!... read more
Our Prayer Requests: June 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: “Pray that little Anna... read more
2019 Colorado Springs Point-In-Time Count (and the New Plans We’re Counting On)
Every year, members of our city “take on” the significant challenge of quantifying homeless men and women of Colorado Springs into a Point-In-Time Survey. It’s an incredibly hard task that sends volunteers and service providers to emergency shelters, transitional... read more
A Month in Review: April 2019
Thanks to your support, neighbors felt hopeful during the month of April. From community Easter celebrations to a New Life Program graduation, hope was abundant on the Springs Rescue Mission campus last month. And it’s all because you care for neighbors in need!... read more
Our Prayer Requests: May 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: “Oh, heavenly Father,... read more
