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| “We have reached our 2008 Enterprise Zone contribution allowance effective Sunday, December 21st. Any gifts received after this date will not be eligible for the Enterprise Zone”. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused and thank you for your continued support of “Changing Lives in the Name of Christ”. Please call Griff Freyschlag V.P. Development at 303-313-2411 with any questions. |
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From the CEO |
Dear Friends:
There is no doubt that this is a painful time for everyone. We are all suffering through one of the toughest financial downturns in history. Add this to the fact we are a country at war, and this is an election year, and uncertainty—even anxiety—can result. I personally do not know anyone who has not felt the impact of these turbulent times in some way.

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2008 Christmas Gift Catalog |
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Changing Lives Newsletter |

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Because of your faithful support even in these hard times, the Mission can host a number of Christmas events for our city’s poor. Our goal is to spread cheer and lasting hope to as many people as possible! With this in mind, we’ve designed Christmas celebrations and events for many poor and needy groups in our community. Here are some of our upcoming events this season. Thank you for all you do to make them possible!

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The increasing requests for the Mission’s unique services and the opportunity to provide an innovative solution to Denver’s homeless problem have led the Board of Directors to undertake the first capital campaign in the institution’s history. The campaign is designed to add emergency shelter space, provide transitional housing for individuals and families, and serve more people in its New Life rehabilitation program. |
Krystol's Story |

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Denver's Road Home |
Denver’s
Road Home is the name of the 10-year plan set up by The Denver Commission
to End Homelessness. This plan consists of 7 Goals which are each
designed to address different aspects of the homeless problem. Naturally,
since Denver Rescue Mission (DRM) has been helping the homeless
for over 100 years, we are contributing significantly to this initiative.
Listed below are some of the ways that DRM is participating in the
Denver's Road Home.

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Lawrence Street
Emergency care: meals, overnight shelter, free medical care, food box and clothing distribution. |
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Champa House
Residential facility offering long-term help toward self-sufficiency to single mothers and their children. |
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Harvest Farm
Long-term New Life rehabilitation program, farming and ranching operation, food, clothing, youth camp, and maze. |
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The Crossing
Long-term New Life rehabilitation program; transitional housing for program graduates and homeless families; housing for interns and visitors. |
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Family Services
Permanent housing, transitional housing, and mentoring for homeless working families, seniors, and refugee families. |
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Opportunities are ongoing, year-round, and constantly changing. At DRM, there is a place for everyone with the time and heart to give. |
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Community Outreach offers volunteer opportunities including drives and activities with our major volunteer events throughout the year. |
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Volunteer Sign-up is available online. You can begin the volunteer process right now by filling out our online form. |
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Volunteers of the Month are spotlighted for their giving of time to the Mission. Read more about individual and group volunteers of the month. |
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Become a Prayer Warrior Lift up our organization and those people tied to the organization in prayer. Sign up now. |
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Donate Online to help feed homeless people and offer the opportunity for rehabilitation and education to those seeking to change their lives. |
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Mentoring Families provides relational, physical, and spiritual support to enhance a family's ability to be self-sufficient. |
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Vehicle Donation Program provides transportation for New Life program graduates who need reliable transportation to secure and maintain employment. |
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Greatest Needs is a list of special items the Denver Rescue Mission requires and are vital to those we serve. |
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Enterprise Zone is a substantial tax benefit for donations made to the Denver Rescue Mission through the Enterprise Zone. |
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