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The Heart of Hospitality – Our Volunteers Create Welcome
Dear friends, I didn’t realize how powerful a basket of cleaning supplies could be until I watched someone cry over it. It was just a regular day at Joshua Station. A volunteer had curated a small collection of household goodies as [...]
Lots of life happening in this NOT A MOTEL
For twenty-five years, Joshua Station has been helping families transition from homelessness to healthy, interdependent living. It is a special place filled with precious people and constant activity—beautiful messes made by children, the aroma of meals being cooked and shared, and [...]
From Charity to Solidarity
Dear friends, When I think about the concept of “giving back,” the first images that usually come to mind are the more traditional ones: volunteering at a homeless shelter, donating money to someone holding a cardboard sign on the side of [...]
Cha’Rel Sings: Music That Moved a Community
Dear friends, This summer, music did what it does best — it brought people together. At Clara Brown Commons, we hosted two powerful evenings under the banner of Cha’Rel Sings, celebrating community connection, joy, and purpose. On the first night, the [...]
Penny’s Beauty
Dear friends, A fun, diverse group gathered recently to witness a milestone and celebrate the life of Penny Salazar-Phillips, who is retiring this summer after twenty years in leadership at Mile High Ministries. Penny directed Joshua Station for more than ten [...]
Backpacks, Belonging, and a Fresh Start
Dear friends, A backpack might seem simple—but in the right hands, it can spark courage and confidence. At Joshua Station, the back-to-school season brings more than sharpened pencils and fresh notebooks. For many of our kids, it’s the first time they [...]
Why Do So Many Donors Trust Mile High Ministries?
Dear friends, I never fail to be touched by the fact that donors (plus our volunteers and residents) honor Mile High Ministries with their trust. For us, each person's partnership is deeply relational - even sacred. All of us on the [...]
A Pair of Perfect Pairings
“When Antonella and I met, we had no common language,” remembers Joshua Station volunteer Emily McNamara. “We looked at books, pointing out words.” But teen resident Antonella was eager, engaging, and bright. “I have never seen anyone learn English so fast.” [...]








