Transitional Housing
The Salvation Army offers transitional housing programs for families and individuals which aid in the transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency.  They provide a stimulating and safe refuge for people to evaluate their lives after times of crisis. In a loving and supportive environment, they are given the tools and encouragement to get back on their feet and lead productive and fulfilling lives.

The focus of our program is empowerment through education and training leading to employment and independent housing. Clients are guided to the best course of action that will allow for eventual freedom from social services. This is accomplished through evaluation, employment counseling and comprehensive support services.

Fresh Start - Transitioning Families
Working together with local school districts, the city, local businesses and other service providers, Fresh Start addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial needs of the family while teaching them the strategies that will permanently keep them on the road to self-sufficiency.

• Support Services Include:
• Intensive case management and counseling.
• Development classes for children and adults
• Employment / Vocational planning and placement assistance, assessment counseling and referrals
• Job preparation workshops
• Adult Basic Education & GED Preparation
• Budget counseling & financial planning
• Parenting Classes
• Housing Placement Assistance
• After school Childcare
• Meal planning & preparation
• Personal Goal Planning

Other features at Fresh Start include

• 13 apartment units
• Each apartment features private bathrooms and kitchen, washer, dryer, dishwasher and refrigerator
• Full-service commercial kitchen and cafeteria for lunch
• School-aged childcare services available
• Recreational facilities including playground, gym, basketball court and fitness center
• Linkin’ Labs computer access
• 24-hour staff on site

New Beginnings - Transitioning Individuals
New Beginnings  is a transitional housing program for homeless single men and women, within Colorado Springs area.  It was developed to provide at level Case Management guidance for homeless singles, and assist in promoting increased skills, residential stability, change in income, self-determination and self-pride.

Hope House - Transitioning Men
The Salvation Army’s Hope House is a housing program that helps men from The R.J. Montgomery Center (shelter) transition to self-sufficiency.  Hope House accommodates five residents.

Linkin’ Labs
The  Linkin’ Labs project provides five laptop computers available Fresh Start families.  The project has also setup wireless Internet access to the facility to aid in job searches, training and finding online resources.  

Success Stories
There are many success stories of people who came to The Salvation Army with nothing and left with a job, permanent housing, and hope in themselves, their families and their future. Read Success stories here.

Help Us Do the Most Good
The Salvation Army is committed to serving the people of El Paso County, but none of this is possible without the help of our volunteers, our most important resource!   The Salvation Army  needs YOU!  You’ll be touched by the people you work with and those you help.  Come change the lives of our neighbors in need.

For volunteer opportunities, call (719) 636-5266 or visit the Volunteer Page.

El Paso County Program Report 2010
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THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 to help the poor, the homeless, the hungry and those in need or in crisis. The organization arrived in El Paso County in 1889
and remains committed to “Do the Most Good” with the community’s contributions of money, time and resources.
All donations remain in El Paso County to fund local assistance services and are 100% tax deductible.