The Fort Collins Rescue Mission broke ground on a brand new shelter in Fort Collins on Friday. It will be the region's largest resource for people who are homeless.

A recent fire means the shelter is needed now more than ever.

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After a round of opening statements and words of gratitude, leaders of the rescue mission officially dug their shovels in the ground at the intersection of Mason Street and Hibdon Court. The new center will be located one block west of College Avenue.

"This is years in development, where we are finally breaking ground on a new homeless resolution building for Fort Collins Rescue Mission," said Seth Forwood, Vice President of Programs.

CBS Colorado's Dillon Thomas interviews Seth Forwood, Vice President of Programs for Fort Collins Rescue Mission and Harvest

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