Reflecting on the 25 years since Marilyn and her husband Paul started the Mission as a small soup kitchen in downtown Colorado Springs, she’s overcome with emotion.
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.
We asked a few shelter guests this simple question: 'In what ways do you hope to grow?' Here are a few of their responses.
Five cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs recently learned about homelessness firsthand.
We see firsthand the devastation brought on by homelessness, addiction and poverty. But what can we really do about it? How can we make an impact in this reality? Well, we can start by celebrating “Dependence Day.”
The document lays out the steps guests must take to gradually move forward on their pathways out of homelessness. Those steps include getting involved in a work program, meeting with a case manager and transferring shelters.
Community means everything, especially when it comes to fighting homelessness, poverty and addiction.
At age 59, Charlie had an epiphany: a sudden realization that he’s no longer alone. The New Life Program graduate talks sobriety and faith.
We need hope now more than ever. And what better reminder of hope is there than Easter? Here are some of the things that bring hope to the guests of SRM.
We recently spoke to Matt about what happened during those two weeks, and all the many miracles that have happened since.
The last phase — which brought the campus to completion — also included completely enclosing the campus and creating a sprawling courtyard area.
After 23 years of marriage and raising two children, she found herself in a transitional housing program in Colorado Springs. She was unemployed but had worked before, although the stakes were different now.
Living on the streets for 20 years has taken its toll on Ted.
The last few months have been a whirlwind of activity at Springs Rescue Mission! We're celebrating the fact that Samaritan Coffee at 225 is open once again, plus our guests celebrated Valentine's Day and weathered truly brutal temperatures. And thanks to your support, the campus is very nearly finished!
"For those who haven't filed a tax return or signed up previously, they remain eligible for the third stimulus payment—and can also qualify for the previous payments—by filing a 2020 tax return."
Springs Rescue Mission President & CEO Jack Briggs was among a handful of Coloradans Tuesday to attend an event in which U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris discussed the details and benefits of the Biden administration’s recent $1.9 American Rescue Plan — a COVID-19 relief package designed to stimulate economic recovery and growth.
The vaccine drive is the latest milestone in a year filled with constant support and encouragement from the community.
