While this winter has brought some warmer days, the nights are still cold—and for our unhoused neighbors, that makes all the difference. We know the coldest nights are still ahead.
Even as our team continues operating the Mason Street shelter in partnership with the City of Fort Collins, the need has been overwhelming. Between August 23 and December 22, 2025, we were forced to turn men away 1,089 times.
Each person turned away was a reminder that more help was needed.
After last summer’s fire left our main building uninhabitable, Mission staff refused to give up.
Instead, they leaned in—opening an overflow shelter at Harvest Farm just before Christmas to create more safe, warm places to sleep.
Local news recently shared how our team is adapting to meet this moment and care for neighbors wherever they are. We’re grateful for the compassion and determination of our staff, partners, and supporters who make it possible to keep showing up—even when the road is hard.
Fire and closure of Fort Collins Rescue Mission shelter takes toll on resources during the winter – Denver7
Fort Collins Rescue Mission pivots services to Wellington after shelter fire forces over 1,000 unhoused – CBS Colorado
Fort Collins Rescue Mission opens second winter overflow site – The Coloradoan
Temporary Winter Shelter at Harvest Farm -9News
