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...
29 Jan Social Enterprise Part 2 – Restored Creations
In Part 2 of our blog series on Wheeler Mission’s social enterprises, we'll discuss Restored Creations! To directly shop and support this enterprise, go here. What is Restored Creations? Restored Creations is the candle making social enterprise at our Center for Women & Children (CWC). Assisted by...
15 Jan Rescue work only works when the community works together!
This piece was guest authored by O'Nealya Gronstal, Director of Community Engagement at Wheeler Mission. It started as a post in my neighborhood’s private Facebook group. I was sharing with my neighbors a need we had at Wheeler, and I ended the post with what has become...
17 Dec Good news of great joy!
A promise. “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11) Can you picture the shepherds...
23 Oct How one special 4th grader made a difference!
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...
16 Oct Hold a drive for Wheeler (and have fun doing it!)
Companies, schools, churches, friends! You can make an impact for Wheeler Mission TOGETHER! Did you know...
02 Oct Preparing for Winter Contingency in Indianapolis
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...
11 Sep Lace up, Indy! It’s almost time to DASH!
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....
04 Sep “Thank you for holding up our arms.”
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...
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...