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COS Local News & Events | Issue #073 12/23/23

23 Dec • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

Inside COS Town Tidings Issue #073

Community Corner Edition

🤣 Today’s Chuckle
🌦 COS Weather - Warm then snow PM

🙏 Serving Those in Need: The Salvation Army of Colorado Springs

🤝 Helping Hands - Volunteer Opportunities

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📆 Local Events - updated daily
🎄 Holiday Light Displays

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🙏Serving Those in Need: The Salvation Army of Colorado Springs

The Salvation Army has been a staple in the Colorado Springs community for over 130 years, providing critical services and support to those facing hardship. Their mission is simple, yet profound: to meet human needs without discrimination, one person at a time.

Food for the Hungry 🍝

Through programs like their food pantry and daily meals at the Colorado Café, The Salvation Army provides nutritious food to individuals and families struggling with food insecurity. People can receive food boxes, infant items, and hygiene products from the pantry on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Shelter from the Storm 🏠

The Salvation Army operates a shelter providing over 68,000 bed nights last year for people experiencing homelessness. They also offer transitional housing for veterans and families through their Fresh Start and New Beginnings programs.

Lending a Helping Hand 🤝

In addition to food and shelter, The Salvation Army offers rental, utility, and emergency financial assistance to help individuals and families avoid falling into crisis. Youth programs, camping experiences, adult rehab services, and more aim to positively impact lives long-term.

Join the Mission 💪

The Salvation Army depends on community support to continue serving Colorado Springs. Donations of money, food, clothing, or time go directly to helping vulnerable neighbors move toward stability and self-sufficiency. When we come together, real change happens.

Christmas Day dinner 🍽

All are welcome at these regional locations:

  • The Salvation Army Corps, 908 Yuma St., Colorado Springs, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

  • The Salvation Army Family Hope Center, 709 S. Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, lunchtime

  • Fountain Valley Senior Center, 5745 Southmoor Drive, Fountain, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

🤝 Helping Hands - Volunteer Opportunities

Explore rewarding volunteer options and be part of something meaningful. Together, we can make an impact!

  1. Care and Share Food Bank: Care and Share Food Bank provides food assistance to individuals and families in need. You can contact them at 719-528-1247 or visit their website at careandshare.org 

  2. Catholic Charities of Central Colorado: Catholic Charities offers a variety of services to help individuals and families in need. You can contact them at 719-866-6286 or visit their website at ccharitiescc.org

  3. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers volunteer opportunities for animal lovers. You can find more information on their website at cmzoo.org

  4. Crossfire Ministries: Crossfire Ministries is a non-profit organization that provides support and resources to individuals and families in need. You can contact them at 719-447-1806, ext. 102 or visit their website at crossfireministries.org

  5. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Colorado Springs: This organization provides support and resources for individuals and families affected by depression and bipolar disorder. You can contact them at 719-477-1515 or visit their website at DBSAColoradoSprings.org

  6. Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District: This organization supports the Pikes Peak Library District through fundraising and volunteer efforts. You can find more information on their website at FriendsOfppld.org

  7. Pikes Peak United Way: Pikes Peak United Way works to improve the lives of individuals and families in the community. You can contact them at 719-632-1543 or visit ppunitedway.org

  8. Pikes Peak Library District: The Pikes Peak Library District offers volunteer opportunities to help with various library programs and services. You can find more information on their website at ppld.org/volunteer

  9. Springs Rescue Mission: Springs Rescue Mission provides support and resources for homeless in the Colorado Springs area. You can contact them at 719-632-1822 or visit their website at SpringsRescueMission.org

 

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Upcoming COS Area Events

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🎄 Holiday Light Displays

  1. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Electric Safari:

  2. Magic of Lights at Pikes Peak International Raceway through Dec 31st:

  3. MICHAEL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 7400 TUDOR ROAD:

    • Dec 23rd, 6-8 PM $5

    • In addition to the $5 entry fee per family, please help respond to the needs in our community by bringing one of the following donations:

      • One canned good item per person to support local food banks

      • One new toy for a child in our community

  4. City Streets Stroll:

    • Explore the festive atmosphere along Tejon Street with glowing trees and garland-wrapped light posts.

    • Acacia Park hosts downtown's proudest tree and offers ice skating

    • Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs boast charming scenes with carolers.

    • 4910 Nugent Drive, COS 80922. Lights and music turn on 5 p.m. and music stops at 9:45 p.m. until Jan. 2 - please bring donation of non perishable food item for Care and Share Food Bank

 

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