Introducing Sky Outfitters! Day after day, I meet men and women—business people, pastors, entrepreneurs, movers and shakers—all with visions and plans to help our neighbors in need. When they partner with Wheeler Mission, their influence, niches, expertise, and resources further our impact and fill holes we...
Today is Day 1. For several weeks, we’ve posted about our Winter Contingency program in both Indianapolis and Bloomington. Today, November 1, is the first day the program goes into effect. From now through March 31, each of our shelters will run above capacity as we provide...
Incredible people with huge hearts. One of the best parts of my job is meeting incredible people with huge hearts. It’s amazing when someone learns what we do at Wheeler—helping men, women, and children experiencing homeless—and they jump in with both feet. They make this cause...
Companies, schools, churches, friends! You can make an impact for Wheeler Mission TOGETHER! Did you know...
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While autumn may have just arrived, cold weather isn’t too far behind. With temperatures about to dip, our team at Wheeler Mission is already preparing for our busiest season. Enter Winter Contingency. Did you know that Indianapolis has no municipally run shelter? That means that for thousands...
Our Social Enterprise For all you bargain hunters, treasure seekers, decorators, and up-cyclers--did you know that Wheeler Mission has its very own thrift store? Selling quality clothing, household knick-knacks, furniture, appliances, and more…the Wheeler Mission Store is a treasure-trove for all sorts of shoppers. There’s something...
With Thanksgiving just 10 short weeks away, we're gearing up for our 17th annual Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash! Last week, I shared all the reasons why the Dash should be a part of your holiday plans. It's a spectacular event, raising funds and awareness for...
Find your running (or walking) shoes, grab your strollers, dust off your turkey hats…and get ready to “move your feet so others can eat!” Join the cause! In its 17th year, the Drumstick Dash rallies the community to raise funds and awareness for our neighbors experiencing homelessness....
A note from Rick. Last year, Wheeler Mission launched the Mary Wheeler Circle, a vibrant association for women to come together to support and serve our Center for Women & Children (CWC) in Indianapolis. Circle members donate funds, volunteer their time, and periodically gather to learn...