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.
Work Engagement: It’s Good to Feel Useful
When I first met Rodney two months ago, he had a lightly-used mountain bike and a full-time job as a dishwasher at a local restaurant. He was staying in our shelter, saving up until he could afford a place all his own. Every day, he rode 16 miles round-trip, to and... read more
Springs Rescue Mission – What Happened in August 2017
What’s new? Our Community of Hope building project is on hold Springs Rescue Mission’s plans to break ground on a new kitchen and dining room facility this fall is on hold until additional funding is secured. The plans for the new facility include a dining room large... read more
7 Things I Learned: Finding Housing in Colorado Springs
I knew it was coming. My wife and I rent a small house in my landlord’s backyard, and I knew it was only a matter of time before they decided to sell the house we rent. My snowbird landlord comes back to Colorado Springs for a few months when it’s warm. Unfortunately,... read more
A Hidden Side of Homelessness: Why Women Avoid Homeless Shelters
Are there fewer women than men struggling with homelessness? This is a great question and it’s harder to determine than you’d think. Looking at the gender breakdown of our shelter guests, women make up about 24 percent of our population. But that’s just looking at... read more
Champions Come From All Walks of Life
Colorado Springs is a City for Champions Our city is full of champions—men and women who know about drive, commitment, sacrifice and the value of hard work. People with aspirations, skills and the passion to accomplish their goals and get where they want to be. School... read more
Springs Rescue Mission – What Happened in July 2017
What’s new? Services now available 7 days a week Our shelters, resource center, and kitchen are now open every day of the week to provide consistent assistance to people relying on our services until they find permanent housing. We have two shelters that house 32... read more
From Being Rescued to Rescuing Others
September 26, 2014, David hit rock bottom. He’d spent more than 25 years of his life high or hungover. Now he was arrested for the eighth time that year for drugs, and he was sitting in the back seat of a police car, on his way to jail again. He wanted to die, and he... read more
A Devoted Father Turns His Life Around By the Grace of God
Every man going through our addiction recovery program has a unique story about how God led them to Springs Rescue Mission and changed their life. Dennis Smith graduated from our New Life Program on May 3rd, 2017. He sat down with me and shared his uplifting story.... read more
Homelessness Doesn’t Take A Weekend: Food, Shelter and Showers Available Every day!
As our campus expands and our services increase, we have begun seeing more and more needs that should be met. I’ve noticed this weird trend in Colorado Springs. When it rains, snows, sleets or other, it seems to always happen on the weekends. Why is that? Maybe I... read more
