He Will Lead Me......Where I Need To Be

The story below is a story of how your donations Colorado Springs provide individuals and families with food, shelter and many other basic needs everyday at Springs Rescue Mission.

 

David, Jack and Robert were friends, living on the streets together.  During the coldest days of winter Jack and Robert finally decided to come to the Mission to get help.  

David was the holdout.  He'd come in for meals, but because he didn't want to sit through a short chapel service before he ate, he'd usually grab a sack lunch and go back to living under the bridge.

There was a lot of freedom involved in that lifestyle, but sometimes, too much freedom is detrimental, or, as David says, "That kind of lifestyle is a rope, and sometimes you get enough to hang yourself."

For a while David "got into" crack cocaine.  He found and lost jobs, tried detox and ended up with a "$3 million roof" over his head, sleeping under the bridge.

"One night as I was laying there in my sleeping bag, I closed my eyes and prayed, 'Lord, I am sick and tired of living this way.' The next thing I know, I'm in the Mission dining hall wearing an ID badge."

Today, David is a graduate of the New Life Recovery Program!  He has chosen to lead a new life.  "I trust my Lord.  He will lead me step-by-step and get me where I need to be."

 

Through your donations Colorado Springs and your support of the Men's New Life Program, the lives of thousands of people have been changed forever.  David, Springs Rescue Mission supports you in your new life and we will be here to continue to take this journey with you.

If you are interested in supporting David and others like him visit our website at www.mySRM.org or call us at 719-632-1822.

Springs Rescue Mission's Summer Extravaganza

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As Springs Rescue Mission gears up for our Summer Extravaganza watch this video to see the difference your donations make in the lives of those in need right here in Colorado Springs.  Your giving and generous donations help to change lives and make a difficult time more bearable for someone in need.

Help us prepare for this event by giving donations to Colorado Springs Rescue Mission. We will be giving clothing away at no cost to individuals and families in need.  Limited amounts of furniture will also be available for those with vehicles to transport the furniture in.  There will be games for children to play and food for everyone to enjoy!  Help us make this Summer a great one for everyone in Colorado Springs by giving your donations to Colorado Springs Rescue Mission.  It's a great time of year to clean out those closets and basements and turn your no longer needed items into much needed donations!

Don't have items to donate.....how about an hour or two of your time?  SRM will need volunteers for this event to run smoothly.  You can sign up through NeighborBase or call Karen at 719-314-2366 for more information.

Our warehouse accepts donations M-F from 9:30 A.M. to 4 P.M. and on Saturdays from 9 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.  Please note the warehouse will be closed and not able to receive donations during the extravaganza and we will not be distributing food boxes on the day of the extravaganza.

Come join us Saturday, June 4th from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. for our Summer Extravaganza!!

If you have questions about making a donation or volunteering for the Summer Extravaganza please visit our website at www.mySRM.org or call us at 719-314-2366.

Springs Rescue Mission's Box Lunch Program

Did you know that Springs Rescue Mission has a catering service?  Well, it does!!  The Mens New Life Program's Culinary Arts team is providing box lunches for business meetings, social meetings, small groups and large groups.  The men of this program are not only learning the skills of cooking, but it also allows them to learn the responsibilities of having a job and being a part of a team.

In supporting the SRM Box Lunch Program you are contributing to solving the issues of homelessness, poverty, addiction and hunger by helping people successfully move towards a new life of self sufficiency and responsibility. You are giving men in recovery an opportunity to pursue a career in the Food Service Industry.

To learn more about our Box Lunch Program go to our website at www.mySRM.org or call us at 719-632-1822.

Volunteering in Colorado Springs Made Easy

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Neighbor Base is a network of volunteers, service agencies and partner churches designed to promote grassroots transformation in our community by mobilizing volunteers to assist and empower our disadvantaged neighbors.  Neighbor Base makes it easy to share your passions and talents as a volunteer Colorado Springs.

Springs Rescue Mission recently launched our new Neighbor Base program.  Neighbor Base is a creative, hands-on approach to neighbors helping neighbors.  It is designed to recognize and utilize the distinctive passions, talents and resources of every participant.  Together we can elevate the quality of life for the less fortunate:

•     Families living below the poverty line

•     Unemployed and underemployed workers

•     Medically and mentally challenged

•     Homeless and indigent

Just about everyone can help just about anyone with just about anything!  To become a volunteer Colorado Springs visit our website at:  www.mySRM.org and get started today!

Springs Rescue Mission Needs List

Making donations Colorado Springs helps those in need more than you know.  SRM has individuals and families who visit us daily, in need of basic supplies.  Please make time to pick up a few extra items next time you are at the store and bring them by for someone who is less fortunate.  Organizing a drive at work for these items is another way you can help to make a difference.  Your compassion and giving heart will be greatly appreciated.
Below is the list of things we currently need in large volume.

•     Any non perishable food items
•     Basic Emergency Needs: Toothbrushes/toothpaste, Toilet paper, Band-aids, Hand and body soap/lotion, Shampoo/deodorant, Razors/shaving cream.
•     Also needed: Sunscreen, Diapers, Feminine products, Summer clothing, Fans, Air conditioners, Bikes in riding condition, Baby clothing, New cribs, New car seats, Ice coolers.

Please deliver any items to our warehouse facility located at: 1 W. Las Vegas St.
If you have questions about making donations Colorado Springs to Springs Rescue Mission please visit our website at www.mySRM.org.

Volunteering In Colorado Springs At SRM ~ Thank You!!

Springs Rescue Mission would like to thank all of those who spent their Saturday volunteering in Colorado Springs at our Easter Alive Celebration!  It was a complete success.  We served 872 meals, 115 professional photos with the Easter bunny were taken and given to children and their families and over $8,000 in items were given away free of charge!! 

Here's what one recipient had to say about the event:

"My daughter, granddaughter and I were praying last night for help with getting gasoline. Our prayers were answered when we received a $50 gift card from Wal-mart. That will help us with getting gasoline."

Our Outreach Coordinator, Karen had this to say:

"What a wonderful celebratory event Saturday was!  It was the smoothest and "funnest" one ever. There were lots of smiles, laughter and people constantly thanking us. Everyone had a good time and ate well too."

We are so proud and grateful for each and every one of you that came to serve during this blessed event.  Thank you!  If you would like to view all the pictures from this event, visit our Facebook page.

For more information on volunteering in Colorado Springs visit our website at www.mySRM.org or call us at 719.632.1822.

Donations In Colorado Springs Change Lives

Springs Rescue Mission in Colorado Springs has been serving men in need for years.  Our New Life Program is a residential recovery program serving men who are homeless, suffering from chronic addiction and/or needing help to gain control over other life destructing circumstances.  This program is made possible through the generous donations Colorado Springs made from people just like you.  Springs Rescue Mission is changing lives and our donors make it happen. 

Follow the link and read this true story of a man who was saved from a life of addiction to drugs and alcohol thanks to our donors’ support and the grace of God!  www.mySRM.org 

For more information on how you can make a difference by making donations Colorado Springs visit our website at www.mySRM.org.  Thank you and God bless.