Tomorrow is Colorado Gives Day—a statewide celebration that has become one of the most successful giving events in the nation. Over half a billion dollars has been given to over 4,000 Colorado organizations since 2010, including Mile High Ministries. Our programs rely on the groundswell of your generosity this day inspires.

Donations for Mile High Ministries via the Colorado Gives website qualify to be boosted by a $1M+ incentive fund from local foundations. Additionally this year, every new recurring donation set up on the Colorado Gives website will be matched up to $100 for the first month!

The good news is that you can give today (through midnight tomorrow December 9), whether or not you live in Colorado. Your gift will have a very significant impact in the lives of our residents making the transition from homelessness to stable situations for their families.

Can I share with you a few of the many ways your giving impacted our residents in the past year, as we look ahead to 2026? Your partnership in support of their life goals and diligent work is exceptionally fruitful.

Housing

28,400 safe nights were spent by 103 residents living at Joshua Station. 7 families graduated the Joshua Station program and 100% moved into stable housing. 82% of the 15 families who graduated our program within the last 3 years remain in stable housing.

Adult Education and Employment

Of the 38 able-bodied parents at Joshua Station, 76% secured or maintained employment. 41% enrolled in programs such as college, GED, ESL, and basic literacy classes, and career training.

Youth Education and Enrichment

18 children aged 0-5 attended the early learning center for 10-15 hours per week. Among our school-aged children, 16 worked weekly with individual tutors, 30 attended summer programming, and 30 attended weekly afterschool enrichment programming. 77% of parents reported increased school engagement by their youth.

Mental Health

80% of adults and 83% of children reported improved feelings of mental well-being as a result of our counseling program. 83 residents (children and adults) attended 1,593 individual counseling sessions, and 80 residents attended 792 group counseling sessions. 15 parents completed parenting classes.

Alumni Engagement and Support

173 former residents received ongoing services in their transition to stable housing, including 16 individuals in 96 counseling sessions and 22 with ongoing family advocacy. 15 individuals joined our newly launched alumni group.

All this to say I’m so grateful—on their behalf—for your consideration of this good work in your giving during this joyful season.

Peace in Christ,

Jeff Johnsen
Executive Director/CEO