More Than… a Shelter
“We believe that people matter… and because they matter to God, they matter to us.“
-Dennis Van Kampen, President/CEO
Since 2012 Fort Collins Rescue Mission has been a trusted community partner, helping to end homelessness one life at a time in Northern Colorado. But our current 5,000 square foot facility—a former bus station at the corner of Jefferson and Linden—is no longer meeting the needs of those who come to us for life-saving services.
In fact, due to lack of capacity, we’ve had to turn away guests seeking shelter 1,247 times last year.
To meet the growing issue of homelessness in our community, we have to invest in long-term solutions. That is why the Mission has launched the More Than… Campaign to raise the resources necessary to build a new facility, which will be More Than… just another shelter. Our new homeless resolution center will create space for healing where guests are able to access the resources needed to leave homelessness more quickly.
Your partnership is vital to making this vision a reality.
We ask that you prayerfully consider investing in our community with a gift that will help so many of our vulnerable neighbors obtain a changed life with love, dignity and hope. Together we can do More Than… ever before for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.
– Ephesians 3:20
Key Features
The Mission’s new homeless resolution center will include
- 38,000 square feet on corner of Mason Street and Hibdon Court, one block west of College Avenue
- 250-bed capacity
- Day shelter space, with a large dining hall and kitchen
- Need-based dorms that can be accessed by guests 24/7, with no more than 24 beds in each room
- Office space to offer private case management
- Dedicated space for community partners where they can meet with guests
- Fully ADA accessible
- Trauma-informed design to ensure our guests feel safe, including outdoor patios
- Separate volunteer entrance and parking
- End the need for winter overflow shelter at a second location
Last year 75 individuals moved out of homelessness and into stable housing after accessing services at Fort Collins Rescue Mission.
That’s 75 individuals that are no longer living on the streets in our community. And the new homeless resolution center will allow us to double or even triple that number annually in the years to come.
Please note, these are preliminary renderings of the new building. It is possible that some design elements may change.
“There’s a lot of people out there on the street who need help, who just can’t get in here because of space limitations and resource limitations. A bigger building is going to impact Fort Collins, as well. It’s going to get homeless people in here bettering their lives.”
James, Shelter Guest
Join Us to Do More Than… Ever Before
We want to do More Than… we ever thought possible to help end homelessness, one life at a time.
Total reflects gifts/pledges received through 1/27/25.
See more in our Budget Narrative.
Please prayerfully consider investing in our community with a gift that will help so many of our vulnerable neighbors obtain a changed life with love, dignity and hope.
Campaign Resources
Questions? We’d Love to Hear from You
Primary Campaign Contact:
Mary Vivo
Director of Philanthropy
970.215.5646
MVivo@FortCollinsRescue.org
Campaign Steering Committee
Robert Dunn III, Chair
Grant Everitt
Erle Mast
Lorna Reeves
Seth Forwood, Staff Member
Mary Vivo, Staff Member
Dennis Van Kampen, President/CEO
Campaign Honorary Committee
Lisa Carlson
Jack & Ginger Graham
Sue Hartman
Jean Huebsch
Palmer Family
Stuart & Mary Pattison
Wes & Trudy Sargent
Laurie Stolen
First Interstate Bank, Matt Pope
Markley Motors, Carrie Baumgart & Cindy DeGroot
Genesis Project, Pastor Rob Cowles
Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pastor Tim Runtsch
Lead Individual Donors ($10,000+)
Reflects commitments received through 1/27/25.
Marcus Madrid
Lisa Carlson & Jean Huebsch
Robert & Margaret Dunn III
John & Tracy Oldemeyer
Grant & Anne Everitt
David & Ann Everitt
Jack & Ginger Graham
Thomas & Karen Guter
Scott & Nancy Harris
Michael & Patricia Kummer
Wade & Kay Little
Jeffrey & Kim Long
Erle & Mary Mast
Dr. Lawrence & Jody Murphy
Paul & Kellie Nuber
Harland & Maryann Ranney
Andrew & Marcie Stewart
Laurie Stolen
Dr. John & Carmen Thieszen
Jesse & Terri Sommer
Dr. Weston & Erin Whittington
Anonymous (5)
Corporate Partners
Markley Motors
First Interstate Bank
1stBank
Obsideo
Palmer Properties
SCHEELS
Church Partners
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Mill City Church
Genesis Project
New Hope Ministries of Fort Collins
Foundation Partners
Bohemian Foundation
Boettcher Foundation
Colby Family Charitable Fund
Gates Family Foundation
El Pomar Foundation
Mark and Maureen Miller Family Foundation
See the Difference You’ll Make
ADA Compliance Is Necessary to Help Our Most Vulnerable Neighbors
Expanding Case Management for Success Requires Space and Privacy
Enough Space for Everyone in Need, Especially on the Coldest Nights
“This place gets me off the streets; it’s open year-round and they have permanent bed options for people who have a goal to better themselves. It is nice not to take my food out of a dumpster. They give me the stability to try to get things accomplished to get out of this situation.”
DeWayne, Shelter Guest
