Faces of the Mission: Ricardo’s Story
“I never thought this would ever happen to me until it actually happened,” Ricardo said. Ricardo has been experiencing homelessness on and off since 2009. It was not addiction that led to his homelessnes...
Learn More
A Move With A Purpose: Denver Rescue Mission Transitions Into New 48th Avenue Shelter
450— that’s the number of lives Denver Rescue Mission is able to change on a daily basis at our new 48th Avenue Center shelter location. The Mission transitioned into the building located at 4600 East 48...
Learn More
Let Your Hearts Be Light: Merry Christmas from Denver Rescue Mission
Over the past 128 years at Denver Rescue Mission, we have celebrated Christmas many times, many ways at different facilities with different staff, volunteers and guests. But no other Christmas has looked muc...
Learn More
The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer? Denver Broncos Players Reading Stories for All to Hear
As we approach Christmas, creating cheerful memories for families and individuals in our STAR Transitional Program is particularly important. At this year’s Broncos Holiday Party, which is sponsored by the...
Learn More
Grateful for You
Happy Thanksgiving from Denver Rescue Mission! Thanks to you, our generous supporters in this community, our 2020 Turkey Drive was a huge success! Those turkeys were put to good use at our Thanksgiving Banqu...
Learn More
Faces of the Mission: Donald’s Story
Across the floor of the warehouse lay rows of beds spaced out six feet apart. From the outside, this warehouse looks like any other. Inside, it has become a home for men experiencing homelessness.
Learn More
4 Ways to Make a Difference for World Homeless Day 2020
On World Homeless Day, it is more important than ever to offer the kind of love to our neighbors experiencing homelessness that is exemplified in the Bible over and over again.
Learn More
The Latest: Transitioning Shelter Operations
As the Mission’s time comes to an end at the National Western Complex Auxiliary Shelter, we continue to collaborate with the City of Denver to serve our guests in the most dignified way.
Learn More
Trauma-Informed Care: How the Mission Helps Individuals Process and Overcome Trauma
Trauma is defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. Many of the individuals who come to Denver Rescue Mission for help have faced trauma in the past...
Learn More
It's a Miracle
I do not have to tell anyone that these last six weeks have been an incredible challenge for all of us across this city, this state, this country, and across the world. Social distancing is not easy for most...
Learn More