Denver Rescue Mission

For people experiencing homelessness and poverty, basic needs like food, shelter, water, clean restrooms, showers, and laundry services can be difficult to access. The Mission provides these services in order to build trust and develop relationships with the people we serve, encouraging them to consider long-term solutions. Emergency services include the following programs: 48th Street Center, Fort Collins Rescue Mission, Holly Center, Lawrence Street Shelter, Lawrence Street Community Center, and Next Step Services.

The Mission's transitional programs help people who are experiencing homelessness despite having a job or steady income, transition into a sustainable, self-sufficient life. From an on-site living program to mentoring and assistance with the first month's rent and deposit on a long-term housing solution, the Mission's transitional programs meet the unique needs of working families, the elderly and those with disabilities. The transitional programs include the following: Bridge Transitional Program at The Crossing and Bridge Transitional Program Youth. Pathway Home Program serves individuals and families as they transition from homelessness to housing by connecting them with need supports that may be financial or community based.

The Mission's Community Outreach programs help better lives of vulnerable neighbors in low-income households while strengthening the whole community. The Mission provides groceries, clothing, furniture, referrals to social services, and more. The following services are included in Community Outreach: Ministry Outreach Center, Vehicle Donation Program, and Volunteers.

In the New Life Program (education), the Mission equips men to overcome various challenges such as broken relationships, job loss, lack of education, and drug and alcohol abuse and develop a renewed sense of hope and identity. The Mission offers the New Life Program at two locations: New Life Program at The Crossing and New Life Program at Harvest Farm.