Good News for People Experiencing Homelessness In Denver

The Denver City Council has approved a $10 million contract with Denver Rescue Mission (Denver, Colorado) to extend its services through the end of 2025. This funding ensures that individuals experiencing homelessness will continue to have access to safe, stable, and sanitary shelter—a vital resource in Denver’s ongoing efforts to provide compassionate care and long-term solutions.

According to a memo from city officials, Denver Rescue Mission will maintain essential services, including meals, restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, and secure storage, reinforcing the dignity and well-being of those they serve. Beyond meeting immediate needs, the mission’s Next Step case management and support program remains central to its approach. This initiative, which includes peer navigation and a 22-point strategy, helps individuals navigate a structured pathway toward stability and permanent housing.

As homelessness continues to challenge urban communities, investments like this demonstrate a commitment to collaborative solutions that go beyond temporary relief. Denver Rescue Mission's comprehensive approach—addressing both immediate survival needs and long-term restoration—reflects a model of care that empowers individuals to move forward with hope and purpose.

The 300+ organizations in Citygate Network membership seek to move people in desperate situations and destitute conditions (i.e., hungry, homeless, abused, and addicted) from human suffering to human flourishing through the process of gospel-powered life transformation. If you or someone you love is in need of Christ-centered compassion and care, please visit our member locator page today to find a mission near you.