21 Feb 2019 Impact Video
Dear friend, 2019 was a year of "making room" at Wheeler Mission. More and more of our neighbors experiencing homelessness and addiction depend on us for shelter, meals, addiction recovery, and other life-changing services. And thanks to YOU, we were able to make room to serve...
25 Sep Why I Volunteer at Wheeler’s Center for Women & Children–Ginny Hahn
The LORD is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works. (Psalm 145:13b) Between growing up in Indianapolis and attending an urban Presbyterian church during my formative years, I don’t remember a time I didn’t know about poverty and homelessness. Perhaps due to...
14 Aug Learning and Growing with Wheeler Mission
This piece was authored by Ginny Cain, Vice Chair of Wheeler Mission's Board of Directors. My introduction. Before I began my work with Wheeler Mission, I had given small donations. But my real experience began when I first toured the Men’s Residential Center in the early 1990s....
14 Aug Because of YOU…we’re more than halfway there!
A note from Allison Melangton: Dear friend, I’m thrilled, humbled, and overjoyed to share that last week, we officially announced that--while we still have more funds to raise--we hope to break ground soon and begin expansion! Earlier this summer, Lilly Endowment generously granted Wheeler Mission $3 million for...
09 Aug Because of YOU…we’re more than halfway there!
I have some incredible news to share with you! Last year, Wheeler Mission launched a $12 million capital campaign to expand our Center for Women & Children in Indianapolis. This past Wednesday, we officially announced that—while we still have more funds to raise—we hope to break...
01 Aug Because of YOU…our neighbors will have relief from the heat!
A note from Allison Melangton. Dear friend, Summer is rapidly coming to an end—and what a HOT summer it's been! It seems I can’t turn on the news without catching coverage of the relentless heat. Story after story shows images of our homeless neighbors downtown, and that breaks...
02 Jul Because of YOU, We’re Serving Homeless Neighbors This Summer.
A note from Allison Melangton. Dear friend, Hot dogs, fireworks, the beach…4th of July is the best excuse to kick back and relax. The holiday celebrates our nation's freedom, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the weekend, we enjoy many traditions such as family...
10 May Because of YOU…we’re serving homeless mothers.
A note from Allison Melangton. Dear friend, It’s May in Indianapolis! This month is all things Indy 500, where we step up and show our city’s visitors true Hoosier Hospitality: we serve our famous sugar cream pie, cover our yards with checkered flags, run a half marathon,...
01 May The Story of Wheeler Mission.
The Story of Wheeler Mission. Did you know we just published a book? To commemorate Wheeler Mission’s 125th anniversary in 2018, we had The Story of Wheeler Mission written. Throughout the course of the project, what began as an idea blossomed into a treasure trove filled...
08 Feb 2018 Impact Video
Dear friend, 2018, our 125th anniversary, was a remarkable year for Wheeler Mission. Thank you for coming alongside us to serve our community's most vulnerable men, women, and children. Join us in celebrating what was done...
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