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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.
Top 5 Holiday Recipes from Guests Living at the Mission
Among Springs Rescue Mission, there are many cooks, bakers and “foodies.” This holiday season — as Thanksgiving is past and Christmas fast approaches — we spoke to four shelter guests about their favorite recipes. Some are favorite holiday dishes... read more
A hospitality that would not die: Shawn’s Story
Shawn goes by many names at Springs Rescue Mission: Big Shawn, Chef Shawn, “success story.” But that wasn’t always true. For years, he was known as an addict, a bum, a dealer — a lost cause. Shawn was born and raised in Colorado Springs, and for the first 32 years of... read more
How you made a difference this year: 2019 Impact Report
Springs Rescue Mission has released its 2019 Impact Report, a document highlighting statistics and stories that have come out of the nonprofit over the past year. The annual report is compiled using fiscal year 2018-19 data, but also includes stories written as... read more
People are more than just homelessness: Q & A with Travis Williams
October 28th was a snow day for most — the roads were coated with ice and the wind was bitter cold — but Springs Rescue Mission didn’t (and doesn’t) close. As temperatures in the Pikes Peak region dropped into the single digits, hundreds of the city’s... read more
The Good Samaritan of Daytime TV: Top 10 Mr. Rogers Quotes
Mr. Rogers is making a comeback thanks to 2018’s “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” documentary and the recently released movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” starring Tom Hanks. But he was more than just the star of the popular... read more
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