ABSOLUTELY COLORADO: Springs Rescue Mission holds annual Christmas banquet

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Homeless shelter guests of all ages received a warm Christmas meal Tuesday afternoon.

Hundreds were treated to a savory dinner and music, and given everyday essentials, including socks, gloves and hats.

"We're so blessed, and too often we lose focus on what's important, and this is a good reminder that no matter how tough we think we have it, there's always somebody who's got it a little harder than we do. So, so for that reason, it's extra special to come out and give a part of ourselves," said Gary Rafferty, a Springs Rescue Mission volunteer.

Volunteers not only served guests, but took time to write them messages of encouragement and peace.

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