Fort Collins Rescue Mission

Name

Fort Collins Rescue Mission

Legal name

Denver Rescue Mission

Website

https://fortcollinsrescuemission.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Emergency shelter services
• Homeless services nonprofit
• Addiction recovery programs
• Hunger relief programs
• Homelessness prevention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters through online portal, mail, and in-person giving
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsors and partners including Markley Motors, First Interstate Bank, 1stBank, Obsideo, Palmer Properties, SCHEELS
3. Vehicle Donations: Accepts vehicle donations of all ages, evaluated by team of mechanics and put to best use or given to program graduates
4. Brick of Hope Program: Capital campaign offering engraved bricks at $250 or $1,000 levels for new Homeless Resolution Center walkway
5. Foundation and Government Grants: Funding from foundation partners (Bohemian Foundation, Boettcher Foundation, Daniels Fund, El Pomar Foundation, Gates Family Foundation, etc.) and government partners (State of Colorado, Larimer County, City of Fort Collins, Federal Home Loan Bank)
6. Item Donations: Accepts in-kind donations of clothing, food, hygiene items, and other supplies for shelter residents and program participants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fort Collins Rescue Mission provides emergency shelter, daily meals, residential recovery programming, case management, counseling, and homelessness prevention services to individuals experiencing homelessness in Northern Colorado. Operating under Denver Rescue Mission as a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit, the organization delivers a continuum of care spanning crisis intervention through long-term life-change programs at Harvest Farm, with a new 250-bed Homeless Resolution Center scheduled to open in early 2027.

Product overview

Fort Collins Rescue Mission operates as a faith-based charitable nonprofit providing a continuum of services to address homelessness in Northern Colorado. The organization offers emergency services (meals and shelter), recovery programs (New Life Program at Harvest Farm, Steps to Success Program), and a Prevention Program launched in October 2025 to stop homelessness before it starts. A major new Homeless Resolution Center is under construction, scheduled to open in 2026/2027 with 250-bed capacity, replacing the current facility damaged by fire in August 2025. Donor engagement is facilitated through the Pathways of Hope monthly giving program and Classy online donation platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• New Life Program: Long-term residential recovery program at Harvest Farm helping individuals overcome addiction and rebuild their lives through Bible study, counseling, education, life skills, and work readiness.
• Brick of Hope
• Harvest Farm
• Homeless Resolution Center

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter Services Emergency overnight shelter for men experiencing homelessness, operating 365 days per year. Includes 48 reserved beds for 24/7 shelter and 41 night-by-night spaces through a daily lottery process. Currently operated from Harvest Farm in Wellington following the August 2025 fire at the Jefferson Street facility.
• Meals Program Breakfast and dinner served daily to overnight shelter guests, 365 days per year, as part of the emergency services continuum.
• New Life Program Residential recovery program at Harvest Farm for individuals suffering from addiction or destructive habits. Includes Bible study, counseling, education, life skills development, work readiness, and case management. Program duration is 5-9 months. Vocational training is provided through farm work.
• Steps to Success Program Program for individuals struggling with homelessness, addiction, or difficult life situations to make lasting life changes through structured support.
• Prevention Program Family prevention program launched October 2025 in partnership with Poudre School District, providing family support, rental assistance, and case management to stop homelessness before it starts for at-risk families.
• Case Management Services Case management and counseling services available to shelter guests to help connect them with housing opportunities and community resources. 3,522 hours of case management and 494 hours of counseling were provided in 2025.
• Brick of Hope Personalized and engraved brick for the new Homeless Resolution Center walkway. Two sizes available ($250 and $1,000 levels) for donors who supported the capital campaign.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of New Life Program graduates maintained housing (up from 85% previous year)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Denver Rescue MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFort Collins Rescue Mission operates locally under the financial and administrative oversight of Denver Rescue Mission, the oldest full-service Christian charity in the Rocky Mountain region. All donations can be made through Denver Rescue Mission systems.
• Markley MotorsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLead corporate partner in More Than Campaign for Homeless Resolution Center. Major supporter of capital campaign.
• First Interstate BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLead corporate partner in More Than Campaign for Homeless Resolution Center. Major supporter of capital campaign.
• 1stBankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in More Than Campaign for Homeless Resolution Center.
• ObsideomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in More Than Campaign for Homeless Resolution Center.
• Palmer PropertiesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in More Than Campaign for Homeless Resolution Center.
• SCHEELSmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in More Than Campaign for Homeless Resolution Center.
• Redeemer Lutheran ChurchmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurch partner on Campaign Honorary Committee and major supporter of capital campaign.
• Genesis ProjectmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurch partner and supporter of capital campaign.
• ClassycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline fundraising platform used for donation processing, donor account management, and campaign tracking. All online donations processed through Classy.
• WeGivecoreTechnology or IntegrationDonation payment processor used for transaction processing.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America Colorado: Colorado branch of a national nonprofit providing supportive housing, recovery, and reentry services for vulnerable populations. Comparable on case management and recovery programming, with a wider portfolio including veterans and youth services.
• Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver: Large regional nonprofit providing shelter, housing assistance, case management, and recovery services across multiple Colorado counties. Overlaps with FCRM on shelter and food services but operates a much broader social services portfolio.
• The Salvation Army Intermountain Division: National faith-based organization operating emergency shelters, meals programs, and recovery services across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Comparable faith-based service model and shelter offerings, though broader geographic and programmatic footprint.

Emerging players

• Hope Center (Colorado): Colorado-based nonprofit focused on day services, meals, and shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. Comparable service mix at a smaller scale; partial overlap in target population and Colorado geography.
• Family Promise of Northern Colorado: Regional nonprofit providing shelter and stabilization services for families experiencing homelessness in Northern Colorado. Comparable geographic footprint and mission, though focused on families with children rather than adult men.

Direct peers

• Denver Rescue Mission: Parent organization and operator of Fort Collins Rescue Mission; provides the same emergency shelter, meals, and long-term recovery programming across the Denver metro and Northern Colorado footprint. Most directly comparable due to shared brand, mission, and operational platform.
• Colorado Coalition for the Homeless: Colorado nonprofit providing integrated housing, health care, and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. Comparable in mission and geographic focus, though broader in scope to include health and permanent supportive housing.
• Urban Ministries of Denver: Denver-based nonprofit operating a day shelter, meals program, case management, and recovery services for people experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable in service mix, target population, and Colorado geography.

Others

• Citygate Network: National association of rescue missions and homeless shelters of which FCRM is a member. Not a direct competitor; provides peer benchmarking, accreditation, and shared operational standards relevant to comparable faith-based rescue missions.
• National Coalition for the Homeless: National advocacy and policy organization working on homelessness prevention, public education, and direct service capacity-building. Adjacent rather than directly competitive; relevant for benchmarking national homelessness trends and policy context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FCRescueMission
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/denverrescuemission
• Facebookfacebook.com/FCRescueMission
• Instagraminstagram.com/fcrescuemission
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fort-collins-rescue-mission

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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