125 Ways to Give Back

HOW MANY WAYS CAN YOU GIVE BACK THIS SUMMER? IN HONOR OF DENVER RESCUE MISSION’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY, WE’VE COME UP WITH THIS LIST OF “125 WAYS TO GIVE BACK” TO HELP INSPIRE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS TO CONTINUE OUR LEGACY OF CHANGING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN NEED ACROSS COLORADO.

1 Educate yourself about affordable housing in Denver 2 Become a prayer warrior 3 Become a mentor at the Mission 4 Put someone in the driver’s seat through our Vehicle Donation Program 5 Consider including Denver Rescue Mission in your will 6 Tell someone struggling with addiction about the New Life Program 7 Tell a struggling family about the STAR Transitional Program 8 Attend Harvest Farm’s Annual Fall Festival & Corn Maze in October 9 Inspire friends or family to join you in mentoring a refugee family 10 Be informed of the local medical and mental health services available 11 Refer someone in need to the Ministry Outreach Center 12 At your church, lead a canned food drive 13 Lead a sock drive at your workplace 14 Lead drives for seasonal items like coats, gloves and beanies 15 Hold a drive for basic hygiene items like deodorant and shampoo 16 Tell your medical professionals about volunteer opportunities at our clinic 17 Shop for food staples at your grocery store and donate to the Mission 18 Partner with your local barbershop to offer haircuts for homeless families 19 Participate in the Mission’s Turkey Drive during Thanksgiving 20 Donate surplus canned goods from holiday meals 21 Use AmazonSmile for purchases and a portion supports a nonprofit of choice 22 Help our chefs create delicious treats by donating baking items 23 Help our chefs serve hearty dinners by donating dry goods 24 Drop off fresh produce at the Ministry Outreach Center 25 Help stock our pantry with bulk items from your next Costco trip

HOW MANY WAYS CAN YOU GIVE BACK THIS SUMMER? IN HONOR OF DENVER RESCUE MISSION’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY, WE’VE COME UP WITH THIS LIST OF “125 WAYS TO GIVE BACK” TO HELP INSPIRE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS TO CONTINUE OUR LEGACY OF CHANGING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN NEED ACROSS COLORADO.

26 Ask your neighborhood coffee shop to donate grounds 27 Share job opportunities, such as Denver Day Works Program 28 Refer someone to their local library to access computer needs 29 Ask your favorite restaurants to partner with We Don’t Waste 30 Tell someone struggling with addiction about the New Life Program 31 Donate stock in two easy steps 32 Engage your business and become a corporate partner 33 Volunteer at a quarterly Resume & Cover Letter Writing Workshop 34 Share information about local shelters 35 Tutor a child struggling in school 36 Become a Change Maker!

37 Say “hello” when you walk by someone on the street 38 Clean out your closet and donate winter items 39 Carry local restaurant gift cards with you to give out to someone in need 40 Give recyclables to someone to turn in for cash 41 Get to know the Mission’s history 42 Follow us on our social media channels!

43 Donate yard sale proceeds to your favorite charity 44 Harvest produce from your garden and donate it to the Mission 45 Throw a birthday party for homeless children at a local shelter 46 Pay for outings for children in need like movie tickets, zoo passes, etc.

47 Serve a meal downtown at the Lawrence Street Community Center 48 Serve a meal to men, women and families at The Crossing 49 Sort donated items at the Ministry Outreach Center 50 Host a Bible study or chapel service

HOW MANY WAYS CAN YOU GIVE BACK THIS SUMMER? IN HONOR OF DENVER RESCUE MISSION’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY, WE’VE COME UP WITH THIS LIST OF “125 WAYS TO GIVE BACK” TO HELP INSPIRE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS TO CONTINUE OUR LEGACY OF CHANGING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN NEED ACROSS COLORADO.

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Save “free” coupons to local establishments and distribute Weave a resting mat out of plastic bags Work with your local laundromat to offer free laundering services Hand out lists of local shelters to our homeless neighbors Dispel stereotypes by learning about different paths that lead to homelessness Volunteer as a tutor for children at your local shelter Help repair donated vehicles Get involved in local crowd funding opportunities that inspire change Tutor an adult working toward their GED Organize an Alternative Spring Break trip Volunteer for our STAR Youth on Fridays at the Denver Broncos Youth Center Cook dinner for women and children at the Champa House Set up a spa day for women experiencing homelessness Provide hair grooming care services to our guests Facilitate prayer at the Lawrence Street Community Center courtyard Have us speak to your church or workplace about homelessness and poverty Have your company sponsor or volunteer at our events Familiarize yourself with the facts on homelessness Schedule a tour of a Mission facility

70 Donate art supplies 71 Offer to repair or alter clothes for people who are homeless 72 Donate your used bicycles for someone in need 73 Learn more about Fort Collins Rescue Mission 74 75

See how Harvest Farm is helping break the cycle of addiction & homelessness Donate used work boots and men’s gear at Harvest Farm

HOW MANY WAYS CAN YOU GIVE BACK THIS SUMMER? IN HONOR OF DENVER RESCUE MISSION’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY, WE’VE COME UP WITH THIS LIST OF “125 WAYS TO GIVE BACK” TO HELP INSPIRE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS TO CONTINUE OUR LEGACY OF CHANGING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN NEED ACROSS COLORADO.

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Partner with a local restaurant to coordinate a day of sales to the Mission Partner with local business to donate to the Mission at checkout Make donations in amounts of $1.25, $12.50, etc. to your family shelter Provide 125 hours of volunteer service

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Donate gently used clothes and shoes Participate in a local coat drive Create and donate care packages

Carry water bottles and granola in your car to give to someone in need Acknowledge your homeless veteran with a smile Buy a cup of coffee for someone in need Donate a bag of groceries Give toiletries to your local shelter Feed a homeless pet with a small bag of food Donate complimentary hotel hand lotions & shampoos Say a prayer for our homeless neighbors Educate yourself on affordable housing initiatives in Denver here and here Donate toys for the Denver Broncos Youth Center at The Crossing Sign up as a Crafts Volunteer at Champa House Volunteer your time as a Childcare Assistant at Champa House Share Mission career opportunities to help build our ministry

96 Contribute to a local “fill a backpack” program 97 Donate diapers, formula and other baby essentials 98 Volunteer at mental health and addiction facilities 99 Buy a bus pass for someone 100 Sponsor a child on a free and reduced lunch program

HOW MANY WAYS CAN YOU GIVE BACK THIS SUMMER? IN HONOR OF DENVER RESCUE MISSION’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY, WE’VE COME UP WITH THIS LIST OF “125 WAYS TO GIVE BACK” TO HELP INSPIRE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS TO CONTINUE OUR LEGACY OF CHANGING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN NEED ACROSS COLORADO.

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Donate canned goods to your local shelter Talk to your local supermarkets about food donations Donate holiday meals Clean out your change drawer and donate the proceeds Host a clothing or food drive in your neighborhood

Create a community to help less fortunate neighbors Create a knitting group to knit hats, gloves, etc. for homeless Lead a monetary donation drive at your workplace Refer people in need to local resources Tell people in need about The Laundry Truck Sign up for our monthly newsletter to read our stories and latest news Watch and learn about the Mission on our YouTube channel Attend public forums to learn about homelessness in your community Ask homeless organizations in your community what supplies they need Ask your church bulletin to run monthly listings of services to people in need Donate medical supplies and medicines to the Mission’s clinic Help those with vision challenges by donating your eye glasses to our clinic Pick up an extra bag of coffee next time you’re at the store While shopping on Amazon, check out our Wish List Treat people experiencing homeless as you would wish to be treated Learn more about your company’s employee matching programs Set up a spare change jar at your work for employees to contribute Sponsor a meal at the Lawrence Street Community Center Schedule a furniture pick up for gently-used furniture and household items Employ individuals experiencing homelessness at your business