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: April 2018
The following are prayer requests submitted by neighbors struggling with homelessness, poverty and addiction. Please join Springs Rescue Mission staff and our faithful community as we remember these precious neighbors in our daily prayers: “Pray for the... read more
Our Prayer Requests: March 2018
The following are prayer requests submitted by neighbors struggling with homelessness, poverty and addiction. Please join Springs Rescue Mission staff and our faithful community as we remember these precious neighbors in our daily prayers: “For peace amongst... read more
Our Prayer Requests: February 2018
The following are prayer requests submitted by neighbors struggling with homelessness, poverty and addiction. Please join Springs Rescue Mission staff and our faithful community as we remember these precious neighbors in our daily prayers: “Please pray for me.... read more
A Month in Review: January 2018
Shelter From The Cold January’s weather was unseasonably warm during the day, but overnight lows still hovered around 21 °F and dipped as low as -1 °F. These temperatures are still dangerously low. Add biting windchill, snow and extended exposure without... read more
Our Prayer Requests – January 2018
The following are prayer requests submitted by neighbors struggling with homelessness, poverty and addiction. Please join Springs Rescue Mission staff and our faithful community as we remember these precious neighbors in our daily prayers: “Pray for my... read more
A Month in Review: December 2017
With average overnight lows dipping down to 21 degrees Fahrenheit in Colorado Springs this December, we had record numbers of people seeking shelter from the freezing cold. 113 women received 2,091 nights of shelter in our women’s shelter and 411 men received... read more
Our Prayer Requests – December 2017
The following are prayer requests submitted by guests in our shelters, resource center, store, and kitchen. Please join Springs Rescue Mission staff and others as we remember our homeless neighbors in our daily prayers: “Pray that I get a job ASAP.”... read more
What’s Happening At Springs Rescue Mission? – December 2017
What’s new? Hope For The Holidays A very special and heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful neighbors who donated frozen turkeys and non-perishable food items for Thanksgiving. On November 22nd, an army of volunteers served 1,200 Thanksgiving dinners to more than 730... read more
How to Get More Out of Your Charitable Giving
“…a long-term strategy can help you achieve the twin goals of helping those who are less fortunate while reducing your income-tax bill.” – Dave Polstra, co-founder Brightworth While the primary driver of charitable giving is always a compassionate heart and a desire... read more
