Although the exact definition of "low-barrier" varies greatly depending on who you ask, it essentially means that the requirements for entry are limited or minimal. With a focus on "harm reduction," low-barrier shelters encourage homeless individuals to seek resources by eliminating those obstacles.
Lent is a season of reflection — a time to walk in love and to meditate on how we as Christians can learn new ways to “Love Bigger.” To observe the 40 days of Lent, Springs Rescue Mission is sharing devotionals from local faith and community leaders. The theme of this series is the same as that of our organization: “Love Bigger.” These two words are meant to be a reminder of the endless love of God in our lives, as well as a charge to us as Christians to meditate on how we might reflect that love on our fellow man.
Laurie was well taken care of; but after a series of deaths and struggling with alcoholism, she became homeless 1,000 miles from home. Here's her story.
As Christians, let’s love others in ways that reflect God's unconditional love for us. Let’s find new ways to lay down our lives daily for one another. If we try, we can Love Bigger than we have ever loved before!
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.
January was full of activity and positivity at the Mission. We were recognized by the Colorado House of Representatives for the work we do to help homeless neighbors in Colorado Springs; we saw two men graduate from the New Life Program (men's residential addiction recovery); and we continue to see hundreds of people in need seek food, shelter and guidance on our campus.
On Feb. 14, community partners joined with Springs Rescue Mission culinary staff to prepare a special Valentine's Day dinner for 200 hungry guests at Samaritan's Kitchen.
Random Acts of Kindness Day is coming up. Check out this story of how you can impact the life of a neighbor in need, and see how these simple gestures affect the lives of Mission guests.
Now that you're done catching up on the nominees for Best Picture — and the Oscars have officially closed out awards season — you may need some new movie recommendations. If so, check out these great movies about homelessness, poverty, hunger and addiction.
Paul survived three tours in Vietnam, a fire that killed most of his family and the homelessness that threatened to steal his hope. Now he's thriving in a new home at Genesis House, a supportive housing program sponsored by Springs Rescue Mission.
In 2018, Springs Rescue Mission embarked on a journey to create more pathways out of homelessness that led to the development of a “tiered shelter program.”
Springs Rescue Mission was recognized on the floor of the Colorado House of Representatives Wednesday, Jan. 22 for the work it does to help the hungry, homeless and addicted in Colorado Springs and throughout the Pikes Peak Region.
As a single mother, much of her life was spent working long hours at low-paying jobs just to make ends meet. But when she became homeless in 2018 — suddenly and without warning — she came straight to Springs Rescue Mission and began the slow, uphill battle of rebuilding her life.
In 2019, Springs Rescue Mission celebrated the birth — and nurtured the growth — of its “Employment Partners” initiative.
Ed Dills and his network of farmers donated 33,000 pounds of produce to Samaritan’s Kitchen in 2018 and have contributed more than 200,000 lbs in total. That accounts for about two-thirds of the fresh produce the Mission serves each year.
December was a busy month at Springs Rescue Mission. We hosted our annual “Christmas for All” outreach meal while many shelter guests and Greenway Flats residents celebrated in their own ways. We saw folks graduate from jobs training courses and heard amazing stories of the ways people are breaking free from the cycles of homelessness, hunger and addiction in their lives.
The following are prayer requests submitted to Springs Rescue Mission by neighbors struggling with homelessness, poverty and addiction.
Shelter guests, residents of Greenway Flats and men in the New Life Program (addiction recovery) discuss their hopes, aspirations and resolutions for 2020.
The cooks and chefs of Springs Rescue Mission -- Samaritan’s Kitchen and Mission Catering -- really hustle this time of year.
Joshua never let autism limit him. But from age 9, he knew he was different. That’s the year doctors placed him at the high-functioning end of the spectrum.
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.
Last month, hundreds of people found refuge at Springs Rescue Mission to escape the winter cold, eat a hearty meal and sleep in a warm bed — all thanks to your generous support.
Among the guests of Springs Rescue Mission, there are many cooks, bakers and “foodies.” These are some of their favorite recipes.
Shawn goes by many names at Springs Rescue Mission: Big Shawn, Chef Shawn, “success story.”
