Denver Rescue Mission

Changing Lives Newsletter

Standing together in The Crossing’s courtyard, the Forsgrens pose for a family picture. It’s a bright day, and Zach, age 4, can’t keep himself from squinting in the sunlight. Eyes closed tightly, he flashes as bright a smile as anyone lacking a few front teeth could be expected to.

“Mom, do I look stupid?” he asks through his grin.

“Of course not, honey,” his mom, Verna, reassures him.

“You look great,” adds his dad, Jeff, with gruff affection.
The parents hold their children tightly, pulling the family closer. Together they face the camera and smile.

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Hit A Home Run Against Hunger

Join the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Rescue Mission in the “Hit A Home Run Against Hunger” canned food drive!

Please bring cans of non-perishable food to the Wednesday, June 11th Rockies vs. Giants game and help feed the poor and hungry. For more information please call Lisette at 303.297.1815

DRM Marathon Team

Last year, 15 men fighting homelessness and addiction inspired others when they each successfully completed the Post News Colorado Colfax full or half-marathon. This year, 45 men from the New Life Program, the Denver Rescue Mission’s long-term rehabilitation program, have taken on the challenge as well.

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.

	Lawrence Street Emergency care: meals, overnight shelter, free medical care, food box and clothing distribution.
	Champa House Residential facility offering long-term help toward self-sufficiency to single mothers and their children.
	Harvest Farm Long-term New Life rehabilitation program, farming and ranching operation, food, clothing, youth camp, and maze.
	The Crossing Long-term New Life rehabilitation program; transitional housing for program graduates and homeless families; housing for interns and visitors.
	Family Services Permanent housing, transitional housing, and mentoring for homeless working families, seniors, and refugee families.

	Opportunities are ongoing, year-round, and constantly changing. At DRM, there is a place for everyone with the time and heart to give.
	Community Outreach offers volunteer opportunities including drives and activities with our major volunteer events throughout the year.
	Volunteer Sign-up is available online. You can begin the volunteer process right now by filling out our online form.
	Volunteers of the Month are spotlighted for their giving of time to the Mission. Read more about individual and group volunteers of the month.
	Become a Prayer Warrior Lift up our organization and those people tied to the organization in prayer. Sign up now.

	Donate Online to help feed homeless people and offer the opportunity for rehabilitation and education to those seeking to change their lives.
	Mentoring Families provides relational, physical, and spiritual support to enhance a family's ability to be self-sufficient.
	Vehicle Donation Program provides transportation for New Life program graduates who need reliable transportation to secure and maintain employment.
	Greatest Needs is a list of special items the Denver Rescue Mission requires and are vital to those we serve.
	Enterprise Zone is a substantial tax benefit for donations made to the Denver Rescue Mission through the Enterprise Zone.