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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The Bachs are envisioning for the city a 24/7 campus for the local homeless population that would include emergency housing, a medical and dental clinic, laundry facilities, showers and a day center with job training and mental health services.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Sky Sox pitchers Mike McClendon and Coty Woods spent Tuesday morning visiting the homeless at Springs Rescue Mission

Thursday, November 15, 2012  A growing number of El Paso County residents are using food stamps and reaching out to the Springs Rescue Mission for help.  So with the holidays right around the corner feeding those in need relies on your donations.

Saturday, May 19, 2012  The Springs Rescue Mission has helped the Colorado Springs community for over a decade and now they need your help.

Friday, November 11, 2011  The Springs Rescue Mission is asking you to help your fellow neighbor by donating a frozen turkey.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  A half-million dollar grant is making a big impact, turning a vacant liquor store into transitional housing for the Springs Rescue Mission.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  Christmas came early this year for thousands of less fortunate families in southern Colorado who celebrated the holiday Tuesday during "The Best Christmas Ever" at Mr. Biggs.

Friday, October 01, 2010  A Colorado Springs program for the homeless in danger of shutting down due to lack of funding has bought a little more time.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  The Colorado Springs Rescue Mission needs your help to make this Easter a little happier for the less fortunate.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  A day after the Colorado Springs City Council preliminarily passed a ban on all camping on public property, community organizations are preparing for the fallout.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  The plan involves expanding its available bed capacity within the SRM's New Life recovery program. The one-year residential program offers a solution to those who want to transition from life on the streets to a more permanent and positive way of living.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009  Thanksgiving is not here yet, but that did not stop thousands of Colorado Springs residents from celebrating Wednesday. The Colorado Springs Rescue Mission hosted its annual Thanksgiving banquet at City Auditorium for those in need.

Thursday, July 02, 2009  Volunteer opportunities include licensed volunteer driveres, direct services, Samaritan's Kitchen and administrative assistant.

Monday, June 01, 2009  Check out the full performances of Tammy Oakland from the Peak Morning Show, Romi from Magic 98.9, and FOX21's Joe Cole and Tim Elbertson.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009  Resources are running low for the Springs Rescue Mission, which has seen an increased number of people using their services.