Springs Rescue Mission ~ "Turn Hunger Into Hope" Volunteer Opportunities

The increasing numbers of people who are suffering from hunger and homelessness have prompted Springs Rescue Mission to launch a special project through its "Springs Food Fight" campaign this Easter season to "Turn Hunger Into Hope."

According to CEO Rev. Joe Vazquez, "We know that thousands of men, women and children in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region go to bed hungry each night."

When Springs Rescue Mission feeds a hungry individual or family they extend an invitation through other resources to aid those who are struggling and "Turn Hunger into Hope." According to Rev. Vazquez, "a meal is often the first contact hungry or homeless people have with the Mission and serves to introduce them to other life-changing services."

Alvin is one of those people. After a lifetime of drug abuse, Alvin ended up homeless. He was living outdoors in Colorado Springs in the winter! Alvin knew that he had to make a change. We accepted him with open arms and he joined our New Life addiction recovery program. Here, he is learning essential life skills and pursuing the path to self-sufficiency.

"So many of our neighbors have lost hope," said Vazquez. "They've lost jobs, lost homes, lost control of their lives to drugs or alcohol. They're hungry – not only for hot meals – but for the hope that can nourish their hearts and souls and help them to begin new lives."

During this Easter season, the "Springs Food Fight" will begin to "Turn Hunger into Hope" to provide thousands of meals to our neighbors in need.  Volunteer in Colorado Springs and help us provide meals to our neighbors.

Springs Rescue Mission is a non-denominational, Christian, and Direct Service organization, which has been providing critically needed goods and services to the homeless, poor and needy of the Pikes Peak region since 1996. In 2011, they expect to provide more than 299,533 meals and over 12,200 nights of shelter for many in recovery. All services provided FREE OF CHARGE.

For more complete details on this year's "Springs Food Fight" campaign, visit www.SpringsFoodFight.com and help "Turn Hunger into Hope."

For more information about being a volunteer in Colorado Springs with the "Turn Hunger Into Hope" program, visit their website at: www.mySRM.org or call our main offices at (719) 632-1822.