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.
Hope for the Holidays: You are Invited to Our Annual Christmas Banquet
Come Celebrate with us! On Friday, Dec. 23, Springs Rescue Mission will host its annual Christmas banquet! Hundreds of our neighbors will flock to our campus on Las Vegas Street for a filling meal: baked ham, green beans, mashed sweet potatoes, hot rolls and (of...
Video: Healing Happens Here at Springs Rescue Mission
Consistently provide nutritious meals, a bed and compassionate care for...
A New Yorker’s journey from homelessness to healing: Fran’s Story
“It felt good to be home,” she said with a smile. “My experience with homelessness made me closer to God. He’s where my healing comes from, and it’s Him who gave me this home.”
2022 ‘Community Champions’
The work of Springs Rescue Mission simply wouldn’t be possible without the help of “Community Champions” throughout Colorado Springs and beyond.
Artist builds cross, deepens faith on path of recovery: Luis’ Story
Drinking gradually consumed Luis’ life, until one day his friend told him about the New Life Program at Springs Rescue Mission.
Our Prayer Requests: September 2022
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.
Our Prayer Requests: August 2022
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.
Shining light in dark places: Kweyono’s Story of Hope and Healing
“I want to live life, love people and be the light of God — shine the light of Christ in the dark places,” Kweyono said.
SRM President Jack Briggs brings perspective to new COS homelessness data
* This Letter to the Editor was written in response to an article titled “Chronic homeless population swells in El Paso County during annual headcount” which appeared in Colorado Springs Gazette on Friday, July 22 and will appear in the Tuesday, July 26 issue...
Overcoming trauma and addiction through faith and community: Robert’s Story
“I realized how desperate I was to be closer to God,” he said. “And over time, God has revealed to me that he is closer than I could ever imagine. … I want to follow God and grow deeper with Him in all aspects of my life: in work and personal life; in pleasure and in pain.”
