Our History
In 1996, our founders began providing sandwiches to homeless people in Colorado Springs in parks and under bridges. At the same time, they began inviting young homeless couples to stay in their home to give them a head start on life-change. Soon after, they opened a food pantry in one room of a small building. These humble beginnings rapidly grew into a wide range of programs intended to serve the 27,000 households living below the poverty line in the Pikes Peak region.
Today, we maintain a Four Star “Exceptional Charity” rating with Charity Navigator and have received awards for excellence from the El Pomar Foundation in its human services category, an award for collaboration from Pikes Peak United Way in 2015, recognition for invaluable community contributions in the House of Representatives from Congressman Doug Lamborn, and endorsements from three Colorado Springs Mayors, Springs Rescue Mission’s unique offering of relief and rehabilitation programs is a recognized and invaluable part of the Colorado Springs community.
Our Vision
To see lives transformed and filled with hope as our community works together to fight homelessness, poverty and addiction.
Our Mission
Because of our love for and obedience to God, our mission is to mobilize the community to provide Housing, Health and Work services.
Our Commitments
We are committed to:
- Meeting residents “where they are”
- Providing life sustaining aid
- Providing a welcoming and safe environment that promotes transformation and empowerment
- Promoting grace, truth and healing
- Treating guests and residents with dignity and respect
- Providing pathways out of homelessness
- Providing access to additional services and solutions (outside of SRM)
No one is denied services because of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin.
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