A Healing Place
After learning she had stage four cancer, Nancy came to the Mission seeking a place to live. A year later, she left with much more: a community of support, a strengthened faith and a cancer-free diagnosis.
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Letter From Our CEO: April 2024
In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus shares some challenging words. He informs us that we are to feed the hungry, give clothes to those in need, care for the sick, and welcome in the stranger. Jesus says that in ...
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The Mission in My Words: Kathie Ruesch
Kathie is a Denver native, whose family grew up giving to the Mission, and she has personally been donating to the Mission since 2008. As a retired nurse, Kathie believes that “God loves a cheerful giver,...
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Meet the Spring 2024 Interns!
It's officially spring, which means it's time to introduce our lovely interns for this semester! Meet and listen to a few of our interns share their stories and experiences with Denver Rescue Mission so far!
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5 Ways to Make a Difference in Denver
There are so many ways you can make a difference in our community. By supporting the Mission, you can impact the lives of people in need through more ways than one.
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Sacred Spaces of Hope
Spiritual guidance is one of the most valuable resources offered within our shelters and programs. Our chaplains lead the way, engaging with our guests and participants in many ways, including: Bible Studies...
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Letter From Our CEO: March 2024
I love Romans 8:31-39. These are some of my favorite Easter verses. Nothing can separate any of us from the love of Christ. Nothing. Not even homelessness, addiction, a criminal record, nothing! Jesus came f...
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The Mission in My Words: Stewart
Stewart is a nine-year-old who loves to play sports, board games with his family and read. He enjoys completing service projects at his school, St Vincent de Paul School (SVDP), and helping those in need.
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A Palette of Hope and Joy
Art is a powerful tool, and for many of our neighbors experiencing homelessness, it has become a therapeutic pathway to find hope, joy and life transformation.
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Letter From Our CEO: February 2024
Hope, Love and Joy—to see this colorful expression in this, my very first Changing Lives newsletter, is a moment for me. As I start on a new life journey moving from Michigan to Denver, the words from Phil...
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