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Unexpected New Family Members
“They are truly part of our family now.” Glenda and Jeff Varnell light up every time they speak of Ricardo, Rosebely, and Isabella—precious “new family members” they have gained over the past year through Joshua Station. “This [Blanco-Rivero] family is very [...]
Among the Living
As a Mile High Ministries staff community, over the past couple weeks we’ve been spending time among our forebears. Two “holy days” in our calendar provided the chance to pause, remember, reflect, and celebrate. Last week, we walked among the gravestones [...]
Doing Our Part – Denver’s Emergency Declaration and Ambitious Housing Initiative
Incoming Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has made addressing the homelessness crisis his top priority, and invited faith communities to take an active and leading role. Mile High Ministries is responding to that call.For us, of course, nothing could be more congruent [...]
Tutors Needed – And a Question
How might a kid make a difference in your life?First an urgent volunteer request, and then we’ll get to the question…Tutors Needed!What, The Biggie: Build an encouraging relationship with a student who has been through a lot in lifeWhat, Also Big: [...]
Our Brand-New Initiative: Abundant Ground
What role might churches play in the intertwined crises of housing affordability and social isolation? A growing number of congregations express curiosity about the possibilities for providing housing on their previously under-utilized land. Imagine: What could extra parking spaces and grassy [...]
Farewell to Summer Already?
Yep, believe it or not, for kids living at Joshua Station, the season is changing.What a summer! Every day was Summer Camp at Joshua Station, with a flurry of enriching and creative activities led by groups of volunteers from near and [...]
Giving, Cycling, Healing: A MHM Friend’s Journey
"I love the all the opportunities to be connected with Mile High Ministries,” Beth Killebrew says. “It’s not about how much you donate, it’s about developing a relationship with an organization. I haven’t always found it possible with other organizations, but [...]
Big Prizes at our Block Party
On the first Saturday of summer, we threw a block party in Russell Square Park, catty-corner from Clara Brown Commons. As burgers were coming off the grill, youngsters and elders danced to live music, and kiddos whooped it up with their [...]