Rocky Mountain Vibes partners with 719 Heroes to end veteran homelessness in Pikes Peak region

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Fans attending the opening night of the Rocky Mountain Vibes season are in for more than just a baseball game.

On Saturday, May 22nd, the Rocky Mountain Vibes and the 719 Heroes are kick-starting Operation STEP UP; an initiative aiming to end veteran homelessness in the Pikes Peak region.

Officials with 719 Heroes say the latest data shows there are about 102 homeless veterans who are in dire need of help.

“Our initiative helps folks transition into transitional housing with the Mount Carmel Veteran Service Center," said Preston Smith with 719 Heroes.

Money raised through Operation STEP UP will go towards sending a veteran into a transitional housing unit with Mount Carmel Veteran's Service Center. Each unit costs about $18,000 a year to run.

Numerous campaigns for Operation STEP UP will be launched throughout the Vibes season.

719 Heroes believe with the support of the community, all 102 homeless veterans in our region could be off the streets within a year.

Operation STEP UP will be introduced to fans on Vibes' opening night at UC Health Park.

Game time is at 6:30 p.m. The park will be operating at full capacity. Masks are not required.

For more information on the Vibes schedule, click here.

For more information on Mount Carmel, click here.