Springs Rescue Mission prepares ahead of level red

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Springs Rescue Mission serves hundreds of homeless people on any given day, but as the facility prepares for a winter season surge, COVID-19 provides a new challenge.

Staffers at Springs Rescue Mission are gearing up to help keep homeless people and their volunteers safe amid the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the Colorado Springs area.

One of the first tests was the organization's annual Thanksgiving meal. We'll have more details on what Springs Rescue Mission is doing to prepare tonight on KRDO NewsChannel 13 at 5.