Hundreds flock to Springs Rescue Mission to escape frigid winter temps

COLORADO SPRINGS — When it came to providing shelter during Wednesday night’s cold snap, the Springs Rescue Mission (SRM) had it covered.


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SRM counted 109 individuals in its day center Wednesday, an unusually higher number when it comes to daily counts.

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Wednesday night, 412 individuals stayed in the shelter, which has a capacity of 450 people. According to SRM, that number is normal for cold and snowy winter nights. In the winter of 2019, SRM sheltered 475 guests on a freezing night.

To learn more about the Springs Rescue Mission, visit its website.

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