Tyler Windemuller • December 30, 2025
Wyoming Rescue Mission Calls on Community as Year-End Matching Challenge Reaches Final Hours
Wyoming Rescue Mission Calls on Community as Year-End Matching Challenge Reaches Final Hours
Casper, Wyoming — With just hours remaining in its year-end matching challenge, Wyoming Rescue Mission is urging the community to act now to maximize their impact for individuals and families facing homelessness.
Through the generosity of anonymous donors, every gift made to Wyoming Rescue Mission will be matched dollar for dollar—up to $50,000—until midnight on December 31. This limited-time opportunity allows supporters to double their support for critical services, including emergency shelter, hot meals, recovery programs, and mental health counseling.
“Every donation given right now has twice the power to change lives,” said Executive Director Brad Hopkins. “This matching challenge will extend urgently needed hope and healing to those moving from homelessness to community independence.”
Matching contributions will provide essential, life-saving care, including:
• $100 doubled to $200 for meals and compassionate care
• $250 doubled to $500 for shelter and recovery services
• $500 doubled to $1000 to care for families and children and provide counseling for all guests
All gifts made by midnight on December 31 are tax-deductible and will be fully matched, up to $50,000, helping Wyoming Rescue Mission meet urgent needs during one of the most critical seasons of the year.
This is the final opportunity in 2025 to make a year-end gift that restores hope and transforms lives. Donations can be made online at wyomission.org/donate, delivered in person to 331 N. Park St., Casper, WY, or mailed to P.O. Box 2030, Casper, WY 82602. Mailed donations must be postmarked by Dec. 31, 2025.
About Wyoming Rescue Mission Wyoming Rescue Mission restores homeless lives to community independence with the love of Christ. Wyoming Rescue Mission provides emergency shelter, food, and support services to those experiencing homelessness and hardship in the community. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, Wyoming Rescue Mission aims to restore hope and dignity to individuals and families in need. Learn more at wyomission.org.
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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.
