Family Services
During the year, the Denver Rescue Mission provides shelter, food, clothing, education, Christian teaching, and work discipline to meet individuals at their physical and spiritual points of need.
Facilities
The Crossing is a residential living facility offering the New Life rehabilitation program for men; transitional housing for program graduates and homeless families; and housing for interns and visitors.
Champa House is a safe, loving home offering long-term help toward self-sufficiency to single mothers and their children. Amenities include 9 apartments, on-site childcare, common living area, long-term rehabilitation program, and educational opportunities.
Harvest Farm is a rural rehabilitation facility for men, located in Wellington, Colorado. 72 men reside on the 100-acre working farm, which features a comprehensive long-term rehabilitation program including on-site education and work training. The Farm also offers Client Services and a summer camp for youth.
Lawrence Street, our flagship facility, is a men's shelter with 110 overnight beds, and an outreach location offering meals, clothing, free health care, and Client Services.
The Ministry Outreach Center (MOC) receives, warehouses, and distributes donated goods, provides Client Services, and is the administrative home to DRM staff.
Programs
The five-phase New Life Program, lasting from 7 to 27 months is offered at The Crossing, Champa House and Harvest Farm. Participants pursue career goals, spiritual and personal growth, and educational objectives. On-site Literacy and Education Centers (LEC) "educate people for life" with academic education, vocational studies, and life skill courses such as anger management and personal finance.
Family Services, provides permanent housing, transitional housing, and mentoring for homeless, working families, seniors, and refugee families.