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Central Wyoming Rescue Mission Meets $50,000 May Matching Challenge Goal

Monday, June 17, 2013

CWRM has met and exceeded their May Matching Challenge goal of $50,000, with the help of their friends and donors. These contributions will be matched with an additional $50,000 by the Zimmerman Family Foundation and the Martin Family Foundation for a total of over $100,000 in support of the Mission’s programs and services.

The funding is critically important as the Mission prepares for the summer months. During June, July and August the Mission will provide over 6,000 nights of shelter and nearly 9,500 wholesome meals for homeless men, women and families. They’ll distribute cool clothing and open their facilities to welcome in people who otherwise would have no escape from the heat. And they’ll continue their long-term recovery programs to help the homeless rebuild their lives.

The Mission thanks the foundations that offered the initial funding as well as the hundreds of Mission donors who contributed in May to ensure the Mission would reach their goal and receive the matching contribution!

Help Wanted

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Central Wyoming Rescue Mission is looking for someone to help coordinate and implement their fundraising events to benefit the homeless! This person would be working in a Christian-based environment and must be a detail oriented, and a highly organized individual who is comfortable working with all types of people. This is a fast-paced position with increased workloads during events. Individual must excel in high pressure environments, and have the ability to meet deadlines. Hours are flexible! If you would like to apply, call the Central Wyoming Rescue Mission at 307.268.4474

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Steven Curtis Chapman Concert Raises Record Funds… THANK YOU CASPER!

Monday, April 1, 2013

A record $90,000 was raised in support of the Mission’s programs and services at our March 24 concert featuring Christian contemporary music singer and songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman.
More than 1,000 attended the event at Highland Park Community Church. The audience was moved by Chapman’s performance, which included music inspired by his faith and family.
Thank you to all who attended and contributed, including these companies who served as sponsors for the event.

Financial Sponsors:
Rocky Mountain Oncology; Superior Self Storage; The Mogen Agency; Wyoming Behavioral Institute; Aspen Ridge Dental, Drs. Stuart and Melissa Youmans; Raymond James Financial Services Inc. , Larry and Linda Kloster; Drs. Lane & Laura Smothers

In-Kind Sponsors:
Highland Park Community Church; Two Way Radio; Our Town Casper; KCSP/Pilgrim; KUYO/Casper; KKTY/Douglas; TownSquare Media; KTUG 105.1 The Pulse/Riverton; Foss Motors; Galilean; Rescued Treasures; KLOVE; Casper Star-Tribune; Casper Journal & IGF Creative

WE HAVE NEW LEADERSHIP!

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

The Central Wyoming Rescue Mission staff and board of directors is pleased to welcome Brad Hopkins as the Mission’s executive director.

Hopkins formerly directed the Family & Senior Homeless Initiative at Denver Rescue Mission in partnership with the city of Denver, the Mayor’s Clergy Council and the metro Denver faith community. Under his leadership over 1,100 homeless families and seniors were placed into permanent housing in less than seven years with 86 percent maintaining long-term housing.

Brad has also provided guidance in replicating this initiative to over 60 municipalities across the country.

Brad is an ordained minister and holds a master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. He looks toward the future with great anticipation of addressing the issues of poverty and homelessness in our community through CWRM.