As we “build people and communities” in Denver, we are ever mindful of local residents who have made their homes here before us. Joshua Station is situated near the banks of the Platte River, where there have been settlements over thousands of years. We’ll break ground for Clara Brown Commons this year, just a few […]
Resident Spotlight – Georgina “The day before I came to Joshua Station, I was very scared,” says Georgina Valarde. “I started praying it would fall through.” “Georgina’s past traumas left her extremely guarded, negative, and untrusting,” says Family Advocate Ana Reyes. “In the beginning I worked hard simply to rekindle trust.” Georgina’s start with Joshua […]
What I mean by that dramatic-sounding subject line is that I hope you’re sitting down in a home that is a place for you to be comfortable. I hope it’s a place where you feel safe…where you ARE safe. I hope you can cover the rent or make the mortgage payment without having to think […]
Dear Friends, As we approach the end of our fiscal year June 30, I’d like to invite you to help us finish the year strong. When you give to Mile High Ministries, you are truly an essential part of a movement. You are part of a team that includes enthusiastic volunteers, diligent board members, and […]
“I’ve finally figured out the most important thing you do here.” A Joshua Station resident certainly got my attention with that line, and I leaned in for what was next. The most important thing? “You love us, so that we can learn to love ourselves.” Our residents’ most urgent and visible need is secure housing. […]
Dear Friends, Fifteen years ago, the city of Denver made a bold commitment to end homelessness. Resources were prioritized, and gifted people dedicated themselves to the work. The presence of people sleeping on our streets reminds us that we didn’t end homelessness. Indeed, the challenge may be greater now than ever. One less visible aspect […]
“One of the most refreshing attributes Jayde has is the deep and intentional thought she gives to practicing life on her own,” says Family Advocate Denise Vaughn about Joshua Station resident Jayde Bonato. “This is Jayde’s first time really on her own, and she is doing amazing at Joshua Station! She is so eager to […]