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Colorado Springs Ecumenical Social Ministries (ESM) was established as a nonprofit organization in 1982 by eight large downtown churches. Considered an outreach extension for the community, ESM responds to the emergency social service needs of low-income, homeless and unemployed individuals and families in Colorado Springs. 

 

"2012 - Celebrating 30 Years Serving People in Crisis"

Founded in 1982 by the eight downtown churches, ESM will be celebrating 30 yeras of service our neighbors in need in the downtown Colorado Springs region in 2012. 

Special Hours
Friday, June 21 - open only in the morning (9 am to 11:30am); closed in the afternoon

Black Forest Fire Survivors Emergency Assistance
ESM can offer the following emergency services to those who have been evacuated due to the Black Forest Fire.
Clothing: both from our own closet and vouchers to the ARC stores
Food: Emergency food, enough for three to four days
Prescription Assistance: help with paying for prescriptions
Immediate Needs: through gift cards to local grocery stores
Gas Vouchers: limited availability (please bring valid driver's license, valid registration and insurance for your vehicle
Spiritual counseling & prayer: To uplift and comfort


 

Changes to Hours for Rental Assistance

As of May 30, 2013, ESM’s Housing/Utilities Department will no longer provide rental assistance on Thursdays or Fridays. Rental assistance will only be provided on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings with only three rental assistance approvals per morning. Once the three approvals have been met, no other rental assistance clients will be seen on those days. It is advised clients either call first to determine whether they qualify (636-1916) or be in line first thing in the morning. Doors open at 9:00 a.m.

 

VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance by Appointment

Appointments are available on Mondays for those who need help with filing income tax. Call 228-6792 for an appointment.

 

"I lost my job and was not able to pay my rent. ESM staff and volunteers reassured me that it was OK to ask for help and helped with rental assistance. Thanks to ESM I am back on track again."

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

ESM provides a collaborative Christian response to low income and homeless people in crisis.

ESM will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations prohibiting discrimination.
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