Brad Hopkins Receives Try Award

October 15, 2025

WRM’s Executive Director Will Receive This Year’s Cowboy Code Try Award.

Every year The Mick & Susie McMurry Cowboy Code Try Award honors a person in our community who has lived the Cowboy Code to its fullest, someone who has persevered in the face of challenges. “The Try” is that special characteristic which contributes to success in life—along with perseverance, hard work, and loyalty. It’s that quality within oneself that allows a person to overcome obstacles with courage and tenacity. This year’s recipient of the Try Award is our Executive Director, Brad Hopkins.


Brad knows the struggles of those in the community that we serve intimately. He and his wife were left homeless after a failed career move. From this experience his compassion for the homeless and needy developed, compelling him to work to help restore the lives of the most vulnerable. A pastor by trade, Brad has worked with the homeless since 1999. He began his career at Denver Rescue Mission, and in 2017 became the Executive Director of Wyoming Rescue Mission. As the Executive Director of Wyoming Rescue Mission, Brad led us through a capital campaign that tripled our space. The growth of our Park Street Center has allowed adequate housing for the 2,500 men, women, and children experiencing homelessness annually in Casper. Also, under his leadership, we have opened two thrift stores that provide revenue and job placement opportunities for guests at the Mission.


We are so proud of our Executive Director for this achievement, and thankful for all of his hard work and service to the people of this community!


The Mick & Susie McMurry Cowboy Code Try Award will be presented to Brad at the 24th Annual Awards & Recognition Breakfast. The breakfast on September 14 will also honor Brad and Jan Cundy for their tremendous impact on the community and features a keynote address by Willie Robertson–hunting enthusiast, CEO, and former star of Duck Dynasty.

WRM Announces Record Breaking 12th Annual Fishin’ for the Mission Tournament

October 15, 2025
CASPER, WY — Wyoming Rescue Mission’s 12th Annual Fishin’ for the Mission was a heartfelt celebration of lives transformed, stories shared, and hope restored. Preliminary estimates show the event raised $128,417.50, all going directly to support the Wyoming Rescue Mission’s programs of providing hot meals, safe shelter, counseling, case management, recovery programs, and care. The event began on June 4, 2025, with the Guide Meet & Greet Dinner at The M —a gathering where mission partners, guides, and guests came together to connect over stories of redemption and resilience. Renowned sculptor Chris Navarro introduced a bronze sculpture he made exclusively for the Wyoming Rescue Mission. Titled “Hanging On,” the bronze features a bear cub clinging to a tree– a powerful reminder that even in the hardest times, holding on can lead you to higher ground. The bronze was sold in a live auction, with all proceeds benefiting the Wyoming Rescue Mission.

Brown-Bag It and Make a Difference for Someone in Need

October 15, 2025
Brown-Bag It and Make a Difference for Someone in Need

May Matching Challenge Offers Double the Hope for Wyoming’s Most Vulnerable

October 15, 2025
May Matching Challenge Offers Double the Hope for Wyoming’s Most Vulnerable

Discipleship Recovery Center Dedication

October 15, 2025
Discipleship Recovery Center Dedication

Summer Discipleship Graduation – 2022

October 15, 2025
Graduations are a big deal here at Wyoming Rescue Mission! Our Discipleship Recovery Program is broken up into three phases, with the intention of helping restore people back to society through the love of Christ. At the end of a semester, we celebrate those who have graduated from one phase to the next, especially those who have graduated out into sober living. This semester we had 26 graduates! We had 13 graduates from phase 1, 8 from phase 2, and 5 from phase 3. Nothing will bring you more joy than hearing the stories of how God is lavishly changing these wonderful people from the inside out. “Behold, I am making all things new.” Revelation 21:5 There is no doubt that Christ is doing a great work here at Wyoming Rescue Mission. Just listen to these stories of transformation yourself, and hear how God is making all things new, and re-writing stories from brokenness to healing.

A Beacon of Hope

October 15, 2025
Wyoming Rescue Mission was recently featured on the Hughes Foundation’s website. “We’re so inspired by how the Wyoming Rescue Mission works through such a profound and loving understanding of Christ. Those who seek help are not required to come in the door with belief; all are welcome and offered compassionate care,” says Molly Hughes, Executive Director of the Hughes Charitable Foundation. “As guests move through the layers and levels of holistic and empowering elements within these programs, they get the chance to discover faith as a source of strength, resilience, and hope.” Click here to read the full article.