Home | Programs | Volunteer | Donate Programs Volunteer Donate News & Events About Us Contact Us About Us Founded in 1982 by eight downtown churches, Ecumenical Social Ministries (ESM) was created as a collaborative Christian organization serving the emergency assistance needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Colorado Springs. ESM provides more than 60,000 services to over 20,000 individuals each year. Our mission is accomplished with a staff of eighteen and approximately 130 volunteers, which keeps overhead costs at 13% of the annual budget. Audited Financial Statements FY 2009 IRS Form 990 Calendar Year 2008 - coming soon Audited Financial Statements FY 2008 IRS Form 990 2007 Audited Financial Statements FY 2007 Annual Report FY 2009 Annual Report FY 2008 Annual Report FY 2007 Board of Directors  The Board of Directors is comprised of eight senior pastors and lay representatives of the organization's founding churches. Founding churches are: First Baptist Church First Christian Church First Congregational Church First Lutheran Church First Presbyterian Church First United Methodist Church Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral "I think ESM is a great place! You really help people and everyone is so kind and friendly. You are a Godsend. Thank you so much." -Kimberly In response to the Gospel, ESM promotes self-sufficiency and restores dignity by providing food, medicine, housing, job placement, educational programs, and spiritual encouragement. ESM provides a collaborative Christian response to low income and homeless people in crisis.   Home     |     Programs     |     Volunteer     |     Donate     |     News & Events     |     About Us     |     Contact Us     |     Site Map   © 2007-2010 Ecumenical Social Ministries, Colorado Springs, CO