Tag: springs rescue mission
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‘Conversations on a Bench’ focuses on 24 hours of talk about homelessness in Colorado Springs
From 1 p.m. Thursday to 1 p.m. Friday, a park bench in downtown Colorado Springs is taking on the persona of a talk show stage, with the topic of the 24-hour day being homelessness. “I see a community that wants to be part of the solution and not just complain from the balcony,” Travis Williams,…
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Street medicine team delivers lifesaving care through county’s only homeless respite program
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A dynamic germ-fighting duo is helping people who live on the streets win the battle of recovering from wounds, illnesses and hospitalizations with the efficacy and empathy of having been there themselves. Because they have.…
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Colorado Springs homeless family shelter to close half its beds as need surges
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The annual Point in Time headcount of El Paso County’s homeless population taken one frigid night in January showed a large and record-high jump in numbers this year, leading to the conclusion that the community needs more emergency shelter beds. But, facing a more than…
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Former CEO returns to Springs Rescue Mission to help restore financial stability
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Springs Rescue Mission leaders are hoping the return of a familiar face will help restore financial stability to Colorado Springs’ largest homeless shelter, as demand for services swells. Larry Yonker, who was president and CEO from 2013 to 2020, has been hired by a man…
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4th Judicial district attorneys disqualified in Springs Rescue Mission stabbing case due to ‘extreme’ statements
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A statement made by one of the prosecutors in a Springs Rescue Mission stabbing case resulted in both him and the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office being taken off the case, an El Paso County judge ruled Tuesday. Rocky West, 34, is facing a single…
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Man with multiple felony warrants arrested in central Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save What started out as a follow-up on a camping complaint led to an arrest after Colorado Springs officers discovered a man had multiple outstanding felony warrants against him, according to police. Sebastian Kipp, 23, was…
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At least 1 dead from Colorado Springs cold snap as homeless shelters overflow
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Donations from a public callout seeking blankets, sleeping bags, coats and boots poured into the emergency cold-weather shelter at The Sanctuary Church on Colorado Springs’ westside, as the latest arctic temperatures took hold Friday and continue into this week. In fact, donated jackets were stacked…
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Arctic freeze headed to Colorado Springs this weekend and into next week
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A cold front is bringing Arctic-cold temperatures with a 70% chance of snow to the Colorado Springs area this weekend. KOAA Meteorologist Alan Rose forecasts snow to pick up late Friday night and continue into Saturday, with 2-4 inches possible for Colorado Springs. “Enjoy the…
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Where to get a free Thanksgiving meal around the Colorado Springs area
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The holiday season is a time of giving, and these three organizations are giving a free Thanksgiving meal to those in need. Starting Wednesday, residents around the Pikes Peak region can visit the locations listed below for a free lunchtime feast. Here’s where to get…
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Talking turkey: Colorado Springs organizations gear up for free meals for Thanksgiving
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In preparation for next week’s free Thanksgiving meals for Colorado Springs residents in need, turkey talk is happening this week. Philanthropic drives are underway, encouraging community support to help feed the masses to celebrate the American holiday of giving thanks. Care and Share Food Bank…