Letter From Our CEO: July 2026
As I read Jason’s story in this newsletter, I am reminded how powerful a “new direction” can be when someone finally finds hope after years of struggle. Despite the years of battling addiction and hope...
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The Mission in My Words: Kyle McPherson
Kyle has worked at Fort Collins Rescue Mission for six years and is the first Executive Director for Pathways of Life Recovery Services, LLC (PLRS), a new subsidiary of Denver Rescue Mission.
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Our Commitment to Northern Colorado and Next-Generation Homeless Services
For more than 130 years, we have been committed to serving people experiencing homelessness in Colorado and that commitment is growing...
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Letter From Our CEO: May 2026
“Who is getting upstream?” That is the question a room full of homeless service providers was asked several years ago by a major community leader. I took that question to heart. What if we could get upst...
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The Mission in My Words: Nicole Reichelderfer
Nicole is a Prevention Case Manager in Northern Colorado with experience in property management, behavioral health and case management, and is completing a master’s in clinical counseling while pursuing Pr...
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A Season of Safety: Reflecting on Our Overflow Shelter’s Impact
When a fire unexpectedly broke out in the kitchen at Fort Collins Rescue Mission on August 23, 2025, the immediate concern was, “Where are we going to find the space to shelter our guests now and into...
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Letter From Our CEO: March 2026
Is there any more poignant picture of service than washing someone else’s feet? Each year at our Easter banquet, we offer foot washing. Volunteers come, and, in humility, get on their knees and wash the fe...
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The Mission in My Words: Tim Runtsch
Tim is the lead pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church, which has supported the Mission in various ways, including funding for the new homeless resolution center and for the temporary winter overflow shelter at ...
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Turning the Key: 2025 Impact Report
One of the ways God does this is through you, our supporters, donors, and partners. God works through you to make our work possible. As you will read in this report, because of that work, many lives have cha...
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You Save Lives On the Coldest Nights
Every time the weather forecast shows large amounts of snow or bone-chilling temperatures, you can’t help but think about the potential effects it will have. You may wonder, “Will the roads be difficult ...
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