Dear Friends,

In the Mission’s 120-year history of changing lives, it’s not uncommon for people to ask us, “How do you measure change?” Is it measured in small increments—an empty stomach filled or a night off the street? Or does it require a span of time—the many months it takes for our program participants to earn their GED or graduate from one of our transformative programs?

For my staff who work day in and day out helping those who believe their life has lost all purpose, change is measured in the moments where hope is regained. It is measured in the grateful eyes of a 65-year-old man, who, until entering the Mission’s New Life Program, relentlessly battled a 50-year addiction with drugs and alcohol. It is measured in the heart that, for the first time, comes to know the God who offers unconditional love and grace. Here are more of the ways we measured change in fiscal year 2011-2012:

• The Mission provided 611,574 total meals and 251,590 nights of shelter.

• Fifty-four men and women graduated from our New Life Program into a life of self-sufficiency.

• Twenty-five program participants obtained their GED.

• We helped a total of 341 families through all of our Family Services programs.

• Over the last seven years, we have collaborated with the City of Denver and the faith-based community to help 1,050 families and seniors into permanent housing through a unique program called Family and Senior Homeless Initiative (FSHI).

As the President and CEO of Denver Rescue Mission for nearly 12 years, I am grateful and humbled to have witnessed countless lives forever changed.

Thank you for believing in the potential of every man, woman and child who walks through our doors clinging to the hope of a new beginning. Because of you, change happens here.

God bless!

Brad Meuli President and CEO Denver Rescue Mission

Support and RevenueContributions: 2012 2011Individuals, businesses and foundations 15,631,957 14,316,773

Gift-in-kind inventory 8,560,596 7,931,696

Total Contributions 24,192,553 22,248,469

Revenue:Program service revenue and other 1,337,991 1,351,919

Total Support & Revenue 25,530,544 23,600,388

Program Services:Gift-in-kind inventory 8,656,861 7,785,745

The Crossing 5,167,049 5,019,724

Harvest Farm 1,990,928 1,996,560

Lawrence Street Shelter 1,865,695 1,688,418

Ministry Outreach Center 1,106,786 835,060

Champa House 621,146 623,489

Total Program Services 19,408,465 17,948,996

Supporting Activities:General & Administrative 1,092,446 1,081,108

Fundraising 4,178,917 4,063,779

Total Supporting Activities 5,271,363 5,144,887

Total Expenses 24,679,828 23,093,883

Change in Net Assets from Operations 850,716 506,505

Other* (12,494) 4,835

Change in Net Assets 838,222 511,340

Net Assets - Beginning of Year 18,796,513 18,285,173

Net Assets - End of Year 19,634,735 18,796,513

Download our audited financial statement at www.DenverRescueMission.org/factsheets.html.

The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance recommends giving to organizations who spend at least 65% of their total expenses on program activities. In fiscal year 2011-2012, 79% of our expenses were in programs.

Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2012Financials

ExpensesChange Happens Here.

*Non-Operating

79% Program Services

17% Fundraising4%

General and Admin.

Operating Expenses

61% Individuals, Businesses and Foundations34%

Gifts-In-Kind5% Program Service Revenue and Other

Operating Revenue

Annual Report 2012

Pray Pray for the poor and those who have lost hope.

VolunteerServe a meal.Sort food or clothing.Conduct a food, hygiene or coat drive.Adopt a family at Christmas.Provide medical and professional assistance.

MentorMentor a New Life Program participant.Mentor a homeless family or senior.Mentor or tutor a low-income child.Mentor as an individual or a team.

Sponsor an EventAttend an event to benefit the Mission. Become a corporate partner through monetary or gift-in-kind donations.

DonateMake a secure donation on our website.Choose holiday gifts from our online catalog.Include the Mission in your will.Become a monthly donor.Donate a vehicle. Ask your HR representative about workplace giving and a company match!Bless the needy with simple, everyday items from the Greatest Needs list on our website.

Emergency Care Total meals provided 611,574 Nights of shelter provided 251,590 Chapel attendance 85,695 Families receiving furniture 687 Clothing distributed (tons) 125 Clinic services provided 13,564

Rehabilitation New Life Program graduates 54 GED recipients 25 STAR graduates 21 Gifted vehicles 55

Family Services STAR households provided with safe shelter and life skills 145 FSHI families moved into permanent housing 150 Refugee households moved into permanent housing 46 Total households helped via Family Services 341

Children who participated in programs at The Crossing 124 Children matched with a tutor 17 Homework hours logged 2,475

Interns 88

True life change doesn’t ordinarily happen in the midst of the chaos created by poverty, addiction and homelessness. That’s why Denver Rescue Mission provides the needy with basic necessities, as well as the opportunity to enroll in our transformative rehabilitation programs. In the safety of a supportive community, those we help can experience the healing power of God’s love, while laying the foundation for a life that’s based on spiritual renewal, accountability and self-sufficiency.

Lawrence Street Shelter is the Mission’s most recognizable facility, sheltering up to 300 men nightly. Emergency care is provided at this location for men, women and families through meals, food boxes and clothing distribution. Our clinic is also located here and provides medical care and referrals.

The Crossing offers our long-term New Life rehabilitation program in a community setting for men; the STAR Transitional Program for homeless families, single men, single women, and New Life Program graduates; and temporary lodging for interns and visitors.

Harvest Farm is the rural home of the New Life rehabilitation program for men. Located in Wellington, Colorado (near Fort Collins), the Farm sits on 209 acres and is a fully operating farm and ranch, providing unique work therapy opportunities for program residents and a quiet place away from the city’s temptations.

Champa House offers our long-term New Life rehabilitation program in a residential setting, providing help toward self-sufficiency to single mothers with dependent children.

Family Services helps homeless working families, single men, single women, seniors, and refugee families by providing a transitional program, mentoring, and assistance with permanent housing. Family Services outreaches include the long-term STAR Transitional Program, Family Refugee Services (FRS), and Family and Senior Homeless Initiative (FSHI)—a mentoring partnership between faith congregations, the City of Denver and Denver Rescue Mission.

Ministry Outreach Center is home to the Mission’s administrative offices and central warehouse. Clothing, food boxes, household goods, and furniture are all distributed from this location.

Global Ministry Outreach offers consultation, resources and support to city and rescue missions around the world.

Outreaches

Statistics

www.DenverRescueMission.org3501 E. 46th Ave. • Denver, Colorado 80216 • 303.297.1815

Ways to Help

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation ... 2 Corinthians 5:17a (NIV)

Annual Report 2012