Anyone Can Volunteer And Make A Difference

Regardless of age, race, gender, etc. there is always something to be done when volunteering in Colorado Springs. Being a child cannot prevent you from helping, nor can being a senior. Every little bit helps, and everyone in the community can prosper from it.  At Springs Rescue Mission we welcome any and all volunteers.  Just this past weekend we hosted an Easter event.  We had volunteers ranging from 6 years old to seniors and all were greatly appreciated!

The main goal of many rescue missions is to assist as many people as possible. Without the help of volunteers, the amount of people in need would greatly exceed the amount of assistance available. By helping out whenever possible, more members of the community can be served, which benefits everyone.

There are many people who take what they have learned through their volunteer work, and apply it into their everyday lives. It can be incredibly rewarding to work with the less fortunate. Our volunteers build a sense of pride in what they do, which transfers to every area of their life, including day to day routines.

Volunteering in Colorado Springs helps to build a stronger community. It does not have to be difficult to give up a few hours, or even help out another person. Having passion and the belief in what you are doing, is often enough fuel to get going. Once going, the results can be extraordinary for both the volunteer and the community.

To find out how you or your organization can get involved in volunteering in Colorado Springs, visit our website at www.mySRM.org or call us at 719-632-1822.

Benefits of Volunteering at Springs Rescue Mission

Below is an excerpt from an article about the benefits of being a volunteer.  You will find there are many benefits when you volunteer Colorado Springs.  It starts as being a good deed or service to the organization and/or individual you are helping, but in the end you benefit just as much!  At Springs Rescue Mission we want you to fulfill your passions and share your talents through being a volunteer.  If you would like to get more out of life, give back to those in need.
 
"Fundamentally, volunteering is about giving your time, energy and skills freely.  Unlike many things in life there is choice involved in volunteering. As a volunteer you have made a decision to help on your own accord, free from pressure to act from others.  Volunteers predominantly express a sense of achievement and motivation, and this is ultimately generated from your desire and enthusiasm to help. Sometimes volunteers are regarded as do-gooders and those that hold that view also assume that one person can never make a difference. It may be true that no one person can solve all the world’s problems, but what you can do is make that little corner of the world where you live just that little bit better."

If you would like to read the rest of this article follow the link at www.worldvolunteerweb.org.

To find out more about volunteer Colorado Springs visit our website at www.mySRM.org or call us at 719-632-1822.

Donations Of $500+ Add 25% Tax Credit

The Enterprise Zone contribution tax credit has been created by the State Government to encourage taxpayers to increase their giving to specific organizations that benefit our community.  Making  donations in Colorado Springs is beneficial to you, as well as, the recipient.  Springs Rescue Mission in Colorado Springs is part of this program.  If you are looking to make a real difference in the lives of the less fortunate, then look no farther. 

Springs Rescue Mission is making a real difference in the lives of poor and struggling families and individuals by providing critically needed food, clothing, other life essential items and services.  You too can make a difference with your financial donation.

Donors who give $500 or more through the Enterprise Zone receive a 25% Colorado state income tax credit in addition to their normal charitable tax deduction!

Here are the steps to follow: 

1.  Make your check out to "El Paso County Enterprise Zone" and note "Springs Rescue Mission" on the memo line.

2.  Mail your check to Springs Rescue Mission, Attn: Brooke Hromadka, 5W Las Vegas St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903.  (cash and credit card donations are not eligible).

3.  In addition to your receipt for your donation, the state will mail you an Enterprise Zone tax credit certificate in about 6 weeks. 

If you have any questions about the Ezone program or about making donations in Colorado Springs please call Kristin at 719-314-2353 or visit our website at www.mySRM.org.

Volunteering In Colorado Springs At Springs Rescue Mission

Springs Rescue Mission is continuing to focus on expanding our volunteer opportunities in Colorado Springs. As part of this effort, we are reaching into neighborhoods throughout the city.

We would like to introduce you to an outreach opportunity through Springs Rescue Mission that will make a greater difference and change more lives beyond the “four walls” of our downtown campus.

An immediate outreach opportunity is available and involves tutoring kids in Reading at an elementary school in the Knob Hill area. This opportunity is open to anyone – no experience required. The school offers a short training program to volunteers on the first day. You only need to give one hour of your time a week.

With the help of local neighborhood churches, organizations, and schools, the resources of Springs Rescue Mission will help more people throughout the Pikes Peak region with outreach projects like this.  Volunteering in Colorado Springs truly changes lives.

Our Mission Statement is “To partner with and engage the local church and community to serve the poor and homeless, feed the hungry, and minister to the addicted with the transforming message of the Gospel.”

It’s easy to help children learn to read. Sign up through NeighborBase now!

For information on all our volunteering in Colorado Springs opportunities visit our website at www.mySRM.org or call us at 719-632-1822.

SRM Spotlight ~ Chef Walter Lofton

Volunteering in Colorado Springs is something Walter Lofton knows a lot about.  He has dedicated his time and knowledge to so many individuals and families through his work at Springs Rescue Mission.  Walter serves as the Executive Head Chef and the SRM Food Service Manager.

With 25 years of rescue ministry experience Walter Lofton has spent the last 8 years as head chef at Springs Rescue Mission (SRM). Utilizing his vast experience in the Culinary Arts, Chef Walter has developed SRM’s current food service program, which feeds thousands of hungry people every year.

In addition, Chef Walter has developed, through community education resources, a state of the art certified culinary training program. The Culinary Arts Program of SRM provides essential job training for men in the Mission’s life recovery center.

Included in the visionary progress, Chef Walter has paralleled a catering operation, establishing a resource of experience for students in the Culinary Arts Program. “The Box Lunch and Catering Program”, serves the community as an option for other non-profits and has become a viable resource in funding.

“My passion centers on using food service and education as a tool to better people lives. Whether preparing to feed hungry people or teaching the art of Culinary, food service advances people’s lives in a positive direction. I love teaching people and helping people move forward more satisfied in life.”  ~Chef Walter

All of us at Springs Rescue Mission thank you for volunteering in Colorado Springs and feeding our communities homeless.  You are sharing your passion with so many and paying it forward to all those you teach!

If you would like more information about Springs Rescue Mission visit our website at www.mySRM.org.

Springs Food Fight ~ Springs Rescue Mission Continues To Turn Hunger Into Hope

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The “Springs Food Fight” continues. Springs Rescue Mission (SRM) is in the middle of its Easter campaign to “Turn Hunger Into Hope” by feeding thousands of hungry and homeless people this holiday season!

SRM still needs a lot of help accumulating food and is asking the community to join the effort. During the next three weeks, preparations will be underway to supply hundreds of families with holiday food boxes and facilitate a large Easter meal for the poorest in Colorado Springs.

“This time of year we serve some of the most broken people in our city. Coming together as a community in response to a great need will bring tremendous hope to our struggling neighbors. It’s not just about the donation of the food we need; it’s about showing we care for each other, and offering other solutions that help in a greater way” says Joe Vazquez, CEO of Springs Rescue Mission.  Make a difference and choose to make donations Colorado Springs this Easter season.

SRM is asking for a community effort in donating as many of the items needed in the next 14 days and join in the effort of providing for struggling families with children and individuals who are relying on the Mission’s help this year.

“By providing a meal we get people in the door and out of the cold. But it’s also through that one meal we can open the door to other opportunities to give them life essential assistance they desperately need,” continues Mr. Vazquez.

For complete details on urgently needed items or more information on this year’s “Springs Food Fight” campaign, visit www.SpringsFoodFight.com and help “Turn Hunger into Hope.”

For additional opportunities to participate in donations colorado springs, please contact Karen Hughes, Outreach Coordinator at (719) 314-2366

For more information about SRM, visit their website at: www.mySRM.org or call their main offices at (719) 632-1822.

Donate Colorado Springs

Springs Rescue Mission is in need of Easter Hams. Read more below to see how you can help donate Colorado Springs. Thank you for helping us Turn Hunger Into Hope this Easter season.

Rescue Mission In Need Of Easter Hams - Community News Story - KRDO Colorado Springs