Colorado Springs Ecumenical Social Ministries

A nonprofit organization

ESM provides basic services to low-income, unemployed and homeless individuals. A gift of $100 keeps two families of four from going hungry for five days, or provides clean clothes for a week using our laundry facilities, or provides hot showers to those experiencing homelessness for two weeks.

Testimonials

"ESM is the one place that really does what it says it will. I can always count on a friendly face and the willingness to help. I don't know where I'd be if not for ESM."
Donna, Ecumenical Social Ministries' Guest

Mission

In response to the Gospel, ESM promotes self-sufficiency and restores dignity by providing food, medicine, housing, job placement, educational programs and spiritual encouragement.

Our purpose is to provide a collaborative Christian response to low income and homeless people in crisis.

Background Statement

ESM was established in 1982 by eight downtown churches as a faith-based, social outreach ministry to the low-income and the homeless in Colorado Springs to address the needs of food and housing. Initial programs offered included rental assistance to prevent eviction and an emergency food pantry. Additional services have been added such as prescription assistance, local transportation vouchers, clothing and hygiene items. A Jobs Department was created to help "remove the barriers to employment" through jobs counseling and educational opportunities.

Our goal remains to provide emergency services to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or a low-income life by providing dignity and hope. This is accomplished with emergency food assistance, clothing, laundry services and hot showers. Many of our services are designed to meet the emergency needs of our guests, and we take a holistic approach in meeting those needs in the hopes of achieving self-sustainability for our guest. When they come in to talk, volunteers work to ascertain the best course of action. If it is not something we can provide, we locate a referral agency.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Colorado Springs Ecumenical Social Ministries

other names

ESM

Year Established

1982

Tax id (EIN)

84-0890978

Category

Human Services

Colorado State Tax Credits

Colorado Enterprise Zone Credit

Address

201 N. Weber Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Service areas

El Paso County, CO, US

Phone

7192286795

Other

719-636-1916

Other

719-228-6781

Other

719-228-6782

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