Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Colorado Springs

Turn Hunger Into Hope........March 9th is the first day of Lent.  During the 40 days leading up to Easter, Springs Rescue Mission will fill an estimated 34,000 plates to feed our communities homeless and hungry.  Your gift of $16.65 will help fill 9 plates. $25.90 will help feed and care for 14 hungry people. A special gift of $51.80 will help provide 28 meals!  To make a difference during this season of Lent follow the link below.  Thank you for being a part of Neighbors Helping Neighbors!

Springs Rescue Mission is helping our community to care for the homeless and hungry in Colorado Springs.  Our Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Colorado Springs motto is making a difference in the lives of others.  Make a donation today at www.mySRM.org or call us at 719-632-1822.

Springs Rescue Mission ~ Donation Center In Colorado Springs

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At Springs Rescue Mission (SRM) we take donations in Colorado Springs to give to those in need.  Gifts in Kind (GIK) are those donations, other than financial, which could benefit the homeless person, working poor, family or individual in their struggle to better their circumstances.

These items include:

·         Food 

·         Clothing

·         Furniture

·         Household goods

·         Hygiene items

·         Baby Care products

·         Anything new or in good useable condition

All GIK donations we receive are given FREE OF CHARGE. Everyone in need coming through our doors receives help if we have the resources to give. That's why it is so vital for our neighbors in the community to continue helping with items no longer needed that are still good and useable.

For items that are large in quantity or size, SRM has donation trucks and offers a free pick-up service for items you want to donate.  SRM's donation pick-up service runs 5 days per week.  We always appreciate your ability to bring donations to SRM. The less money we spend on gas, the more we spend on helping people. Thank you for your support!   For more information or to schedule a pick up for your donations in Colorado Springs, call our coordinator Robert Worrall at: (719) 314-2364.

Below is the list of things we currently need in a large volume. 

·         Any non-perishable food items

·         Basic Emergency Needs:  Coats/gloves/wool hats/socks, Toothbrushes/toothpaste. Toilet paper/feminine hygiene, Band-aids, Hand and body soap/lotion, Shampoo, Deodorant, Razors/shaving cream, Blankets/sleeping bags, Hand-held can openers, Baby food/formula/toddler snacks & Diapers (all sizes)

Items not accepted for donation include:

 

·         Broken or badly worn furniture, bed springs, venetian blinds, plumbing or lighting fixtures, old or broken computer equipment, building materials (we DO accept tools of all kinds).

·         Due to state and federal regulations, there may be some items that we cannot accept as donations. For instance, tires, paint, windows, doors, water heaters, bathroom fixtures, and water beds which are often problematic.

 

Donations Dos and Don'ts (Please):

Do: Test all electrical and battery-operated equipment to make sure it is in working condition.
Do: Include all pieces and/or parts, manuals, if available.
Do: Wash or dry-clean any clothing prior to donation.
Do: Bring an itemized list of your donation and ask for a receipt.
Do not: Donate broken or soiled items.
Do not: Leave items outside the SRM building.
Do not: Donate items that have been recalled, banned or do not meet current safety standards.

A receipt for your items may be obtained in one of two ways:

·         If you drop off a donation at SRM, the receiving clerk will provide you with a receipt.

·         If you have your donations picked up, the truck driver will provide you with a receipt.

 

All GIK items may be dropped off at our donation/receiving warehouse:  9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 A.M. to Noon.  You can find us at Springs Rescue Mission, 1 W. Las Vegas Street, Colorado Springs, CO  80906.

Springs Rescue Mission graciously accepts your donations to give back to those in need.  For more information on how you can donate in Colorado Springs call 719-632-1822 or visit our website at www.mySRM.org.

 

 

SRM Spotlight ~ Donations In Colorado Springs Are Changing Lives

Robert Worrall is Spring Rescue Mission’s Donations Driver Coordinator.  As a graduate of the New Life Program, he is now a committed staff member working daily with men devoted to the same path of following God.  As Robert coordinates donations in Colorado Springs we honor him for being an asset to the SRM team!

From his perspective there are two kinds of stories to tell; those of people who donate to us, and clients to whom we give our donations to. They are both powerful. The best stories often represent where Christ’s hand was evidently involved. 

Here's what Robert shared with us from the perspective of a donor:

Countless donors have told me often how they love giving to our Ministry because they are aware of who we are, what we do, and believe deeply in our work. Donors feel blessed to support us because we give our resources FREE of CHARGE in order to adequately help those in need.  Our heart to give generously inspires them to give also.

I also receive positive feedback from donors as they interact with the men from our New Life (recovery) Program who pick up donations from their house. They comment on the servant heart exhibited as these men show great respect while in their homes. What a testament to the spiritual success within the New Life Recovery Program.

There is a population within our donors who have found themselves in the same situations of poverty they now give towards to help. Since they have experienced hard times themselves they feel the urge to give back. Many of these same donors were helped by Springs Rescue Mission and give back to us in return of the favor.

A more memorable of these recent encounters was a mother of three young daughters. They handed me a card from their Grandma. It read – “dear grandkids, grandpa and I decided to send you each $50 so you could get what you want for yourselves, but we think that you should remember this has been a tough year, and you might wish to spend some for a gift for another child who won’t get any presents this year.  Jesus loves us when we help other people.

The blessing in all this was that each child decided to spend all the money – not some of the money – but all of it from Grandma and Grandpa on toys for other children in need. They delivered the lot to us and asked that we give it to who needed it most. We did just that! They were all smiles.  ~Robert Worrall

One of our donors said it all in a message she left for Robert at Springs Rescue Mission.  Click this link to listen:

  
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Springs Rescue Mission offers more than donations in Colorado Springs; it also offers life-changing experiences.  Find out what SRM is all about by
visiting our website at www.mySRM.org or call us at 719-632-1822.

Springs Rescue Mission Offers Volunteer Opportunities In Colorado Springs

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There are numerous volunteer opportunities in Colorado Springs, offering a great variety of positions; in fact there is something for everyone. Volunteer work can often turn out to be one of the most amazing experiences of anyone's life. It can incorporate fun, learning, experience, culture, friendships, understanding and a completely different perspective of life and the world. Often this can be in a totally wonderful and inspiring way.

A volunteer can always experience another culture in new and exciting ways. It often involves working side-by-side with the people living in the local communities where the volunteer is placed. People-to-people interaction is, in fact, wholly encouraged in the placement which can often lead to a certain degree of cross-cultural exchange. Doing something different and meaningful really can change a person's whole attitude to life, and hopefully this change will last a lifetime.

The good news is that really no experience is necessary. Anyone can choose to follow this path; as long as they have a desire for it (and of course for life) everyone will have something to offer. Definitely no specific specialist skills are required. The work can be matched to the worker simply through their own personal skills and interests together, of course, with the specific requirements of the community.

So, let's have a look at the opportunities available. In reality, volunteer work can encompass a whole range of different areas in which personal skills can be used. This can include the fields of care giving, health care, teaching and community development. Each of these fields can themselves include a whole array of different tasks.

At Springs Rescue Mission we offer several volunteer opportunities in Colorado Springs. In the Direct Services Center we serve the working poor, single parents, families with children, and the homeless. Volunteer opportunities include: client intake, TEFAP food distribution assistant, clothing store supervisor/assistant, driver, and donation and intake personnel.

The Men's New Life Program serves men who are homeless, addicted, or need help gaining control over other life destructive circumstances. Volunteer opportunities include: mentors, Bible teachers, case management assistant, drivers, tutors, and pen pals.

Facilities management serves all the departments of Springs Rescue Mission. Without proper maintenance and repairs we couldn't operate at full capacity. Volunteer opportunities include: groundskeepers, mechanics, housekeeping, janitorial, and construction.

The Food Service Department serves the homeless, working poor, single parents, families with children, and anyone who is hungry. Volunteer opportunities include: food service prep, serving meals, and special outreach events.

The Volunteer Department serves all those helped by the Mission and its programs through much needed support activities. Volunteer opportunities include: volunteer support people, encouragement rep, receptionist, secretary, special events workers, and prayer coordinators.

The Chapel Services Department provides a message of hope from the Bible at the evening meal. Volunteer opportunities include: nightly chapel leaders and speakers.

Major holiday and special outreach events are planned throughout the year. Volunteer opportunities include an array of needs and vary depending on event.

With all these volunteer opportunities in Colorado Springs there is definitely something for everyone. All that is needed is desire, motivation and an ability to be flexible, patient and fun.  Springs Rescue Mission prides itself in honoring a Neighbors Helping Neighbors theme when it comes to volunteering.  Come and be a part of this spirit filled program and serve your community through volunteerism!

Springs Rescue Mission offers several volunteer opportunities in Colorado Springs, to find out more visit our website at www.mySRM.org or call us at 719-632-1822.

Springs Rescue Mission's Spotlight

Springs Rescue Mission would like to recognize Steven Oates as this week’s SRM Spotlight!  Steven has served as the Education and Career Program
Coordinator for the New Life Program for 3 years.  He wears many hats in this role, serving as coordinator and teacher of the morning Bible and Life Skill
classes and the Career Employment Services classes.  Also coordinating assessments, evaluations, curriculum and volunteers for the Career Advancement
Center and serving as the Prison Outreach Liaison.  Steven coordinates, schedules, recruits and trains staff/volunteers for these programs.  He also
writes curriculum for each program.   The volunteer opportunities in Colorado Springs are endless, but Springs Rescue Mission is so fortunate to have
Steven in their corner!

These programs offer the men of the New Life Program with educational classes, a GED (when necessary), a 10- week course on successful job searching
skills, basic job skills, resume writing skills, job interview skills, etc.  They also give the gift of the Lord, through Bible studies.  The men of this
program are taught the skills they need to better their lives and move forward with God and with a career.  Steven plays a huge role in this by giving
back to this program and serving the men of the New Life Program.

Steven shared a few thoughts with us about the volunteer opportunities in Colorado Springs that he has chosen to participate in.  Here’s what he had to
say;

What is special about what you do?

“Being a part of God's great working - It is God who does the work, I am a humble servant tool in His hands.  Being a part of God's great working in life
transformation, in setting the captives free from addictions and destructive life patterns.  Empowering people, volunteers to use their God given gifts
and abilities, to be a part of God's great working in this life transformation.”

How has your time at SRM impacted you the greatest?

“To learn this great life lesson - God accepts us where we are, we do not have to clean up our act, our lives before coming to be accepted by Him.  God is
rich in His love and mercy, we come to Him just as we are, with our lives messed up - We come to Him under the shed blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.  We
are complete in Christ, fully accepted and deeply loved by God.”

How is what you do making an impact in others lives?

“To see a man coming out of prison or jail, for him to earn his GED, for this man to see genuine life transformation - transformation of core beliefs and
values; To see a man walk out these doors with a job, a place to live, a car, a relapse prevention plan in place, and a Christ centered life view - To see
a man come into a salvation experience and knowledge of Jesus Christ.”

Thank you Steven for your time, your talents, your passion and your willingness to serve at Springs Rescue Mission.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities in Colorado Springs contact Springs Rescue Mission at 719-632-1822 or visit our website at www.mySRM.org.

Car Donation In Colorado Springs At Springs Rescue Mission

Springs Rescue Mission’s car donation in Colorado Springs program provides additional support for our neighbors seeking self-sufficiency. Like all of us, achieving this goal often requires a reliable vehicle to get to work or school, visit the doctor, pick up groceries, and help in other every day activities that can often times be taken for granted. Your car donation in Colorado Springs helps families with children desperately in need of transportation.

When you donate your vehicle to SRM we offer:

   1. Acceptance of your vehicle running or not.
   2. Completion of all DMV paperwork—we save you the hassle.
   3. Tax deduction for the value of vehicle.
   4. Professional handling of your donation.
   5. Assurance that your gift will elevate lives in the Pikes Peak region.

Here is how it works:

   1. Is your vehicle located in the Colorado Springs area?
   2. Do you have a clear Certificate of Title in your possession?

If you answered "yes" to both questions above, or you simply want to learn more, call our Gift-in-Kind Coordinator Katy Hartshorn at 719-314-2368.  When the Mission provides a car to a family for free, YOU receive the maximum for your tax-deductible donation. Call Katy today and help a family in need.

For more information on Springs Rescue Mission's car donation in Colorado Springs program, call 719-632-1822 or visit www.mySRM.org for complete details.

Addiction Recovery Program In Colorado Springs Volunteer

Springs Rescue Mission would like to recognize Mr. and Mrs. Walton in the SRM spotlight this week.  The Walton’s moved here over a year ago and immediately looked for the best opportunity to utilize their time and talents as volunteers. Since serving in a rescue ministry in the last city they lived, the Waltons began their search for a like venue in Colorado Springs – they found Springs Rescue Mission.

With credentials in teaching they offered their service of volunteering as tutors to those pursuing an adult education. The career education Center of the Mission welcomed their talent and expertise and involved them immediately in helping men in the New Life Program – the Mission’s addiction recovery program in Colorado Springs.

“Once we began to work with the men in the New Life Program, they stole our hearts with their eagerness to learn. We are hooked on mentoring them. We will come along side of anyone of them and help them achieve their best” Mr. and Mrs. Walton – Career Education Center Volunteers.

Springs Rescue Mission and all of the Men you have helped, thank you for your service and your gifts. 

Springs Rescue Mission offers an addiction recovery program in Colorado Springs.  This residential recovery program serves men who are homeless, suffering from chronic addiction, or need help gaining control over other life destructive circumstances.  If you or someone you know would like more information please visit our website at www.mySRM.org or call us at 719-632-1822.

Springs Rescue Mission Winter Survival Appeal

Springs Rescue Mission is coming to the community to ask for donations in Colorado Springs.  Below you will read a letter from Rev. Joe Vazquez, CEO for Springs Rescue Mission.  Please read this letter and follow the link below to do your part in helping those in need during the cold winter months.

Dear Friend,

Temperatures continue to drop and the nights are growing increasingly colder. We’re working hard to get everyone we can off the streets and into the Mission - even if it’s just for a hot meal.

You can help! Use the vouchers provided below to direct people to the Mission and its services. 

Or, you can initial these vouchers and return them to us with a gift to help provide the life changing services they represent.

One night of recovery for someone during the winter costs us just $20. A hot meal is only $1.85. 

With food to fill their empty stomachs, beds to rest their weary bodies and prayer to restore their worn out souls, the men, women and children you help us care for can start to make real, lasting changes in their lives.

Bless you for caring,
Rev. Joe Vazquez, CEO

To download vouchers and/or make a donation in Colorado Springs go to www.mySRM.org.  Thank you for your generosity in caring for our communities homeless.  If you have questions please call us at 719-632-1822.

Volunteer in Colorado Springs

Each week Springs Rescue Mission recognizes an outstanding volunteer in Colorado Springs.  This week Alice Bilger is that person!

Alice has been a volunteer at SRM for the past 14 years. She started when the Mission was handing out sack meals to the homeless under the bridge and operating out of one room, rented in an office complex. She has been a part of almost every service SRM provides. As the Mission grew and expanded over the years, so did Alice as a volunteer.

"Being a part of the Mission over the years has been a spiritually positive experience for me. In my later years I have grown so much closer to God by helping people. It has changed my life to help the Mission change lives. I still feel more blessed everyday because of what I get to do". ~Alice Bilger

Thank you Alice for your years of service and your commitment to helping others.  Being a volunteer in Colorado Springs has truly made a difference in the lives of others.

Springs Rescue Mission offers several areas to volunteer in.  Give back to your community and volunteer in Colorado Springs.  Call us at 719.632.1822 or visit our website at www.mySRM.org.