Transformed Lives: Your Generosity in Action

See the undeniable proof of God's power right here in our Colorado Springs community. These studies bear witness to the miraculous factor of Christ Based Recovery. Your support fuels this proven, divine work.

Evidence-Based Results: Your Investment in a Proven Solution

The work of this ministry is built on a foundation of both faith and facts. The research below demonstrates conclusively that our Christ-centered approach is not just compassionate—it is the most effective model for creating lasting freedom. Your support is not a mere donation; it is a strategic investment in a divine, data-backed strategy that saves lives, restores families, and transforms our community.

Faith-Based Recovery Outcomes
📍 Baylor University Institute for Studies of Religion
📞 (254) 710-7555
🌐 https://www.baylorisr.org/faith-based-homelessness-programs
Findings: A 5-year national study found that graduates of faith-based residential recovery programs were 68% more likely to maintain stable housing and employment after 3 years compared to those in secular programs. The key differentiator was the development of a "redemptive identity and spiritual purpose."

The Generosity of Practicing Christians in America
📍 Lake Institute on Faith & Giving - Indiana University
📞 (317) 278-8953
🌐 https://lakeinstitute.org/national-study-of-religion-and-giving
Findings: Practicing Christians (those who attend church regularly) give 3-4 times more money to charitable causes annually than the general population. They are also 50% more likely to volunteer their time, demonstrating a holistic approach to generosity rooted in the biblical principle of stewardship.

Economic Impact of Faith-Based Organizations in the Pikes Peak Region
📍 UCCS Economic Forum - Regional Impact Study
📞 (719) 255-8227
🌐 https://www.uccs.edu/business/economic-forum/faith-based-impact
Findings: Local churches and faith-based nonprofits in El Paso County provide over $150 million annually in direct community services (shelter, food, recovery programs) and mobilize 2.1 million volunteer hours, effectively functioning as the area's largest social safety net.

Colorado Springs Church Planting & Growth Correlation
📍 Hartford Institute for Religion Research
📞 (860) 509-9542
🌐 https://www.hartfordinstitute.org/megachurch/colorado-springs-study.html
Findings: Colorado Springs, with one of the highest concentrations of evangelical megachurches and ministries per capita, consistently ranks in the top 10% of US cities for volunteerism and per-capita charitable giving, directly linking the local Christian ecosystem to outsized community impact.

The Theological Driver of Generosity: Tithing
📍 Barna Group - State of the Plate Research
📞 (805) 639-0000
🌐 https://www.barna.com/research/theological-drivers-of-generosity
Findings: Churches that consistently teach the biblical principle of tithing (giving 10%) have congregations with 40% higher per-capita giving rates. The study identifies "understanding giving as an act of worship" as the key motivational factor, surpassing mere charitable impulse.

Homelessness & Addiction Recovery in the Pikes Peak Region
📍 Homeward Pikes Peak - Annual Outcomes Report
📞 (719) 473-5557
🌐 https://homewardpikespeak.org/outcomes-data
Findings: Collaborative programs between the City of Colorado Springs and faith-based recovery centers show a 62% long-term success rate for moving chronically homeless individuals into permanent housing and sobriety, a rate 25% higher than non-faith-based partnerships in comparable cities.

Recidivism Reduction through Local Prison Ministries
📍 Colorado Department of Corrections - El Paso County Data
📞 (719) 226-4400
🌐 https://doc.state.co.us/colorado-springs-reentry-data
Findings: Former inmates from the El Paso County area who engage with local, church-sponsored reentry programs have a recidivism rate of 18% over three years, compared to the state average of 48%, saving Colorado taxpayers an estimated $35,000 per successful individual.

Veteran Support Programs Comparison
📍 VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System - Research Service
📞 (720) 723-7500
🌐 https://www.va.gov/eastern-colorado-health-care/research
Findings: Veterans in faith-based programs show 45% lower homelessness rates and 52% greater reduction in PTSD symptoms compared to secular alternatives.

The True Cost of Chronic Homelessness
📍 University of Colorado Colorado Springs - Center for Urban Research
📞 (719) 255-8227
🌐 https://www.uccs.edu/cur/homelessness-cost-study
Findings: A single individual experiencing chronic homelessness costs Colorado Springs taxpayers approximately $45,000 per year in emergency services. Providing supportive housing and recovery programs reduces this cost by 78%.

Neuroscience of Spiritual Experience
📍 University of Pennsylvania - Center for Cognitive Neuroscience
📞 (215) 898-7300
🌐 https://www.med.upenn.edu/ccn/neurotheology-recovery
Findings: Brain imaging reveals prayer and spiritual practice can physically rewire the prefrontal cortex of addicted individuals, restoring decision-making capacity in ways behavioral therapy alone cannot.