Hope changes lives.
Hope starts here.
Hope
starts here.
Help and healing for struggling neighbors
More Than a Shelter
See what happens after the first doorway
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You make our enduring legacy of help, hope, and healing possible!
Through the years, many things about our ministry have changed. As the needs of our neighbors continue, your generous support has helped us renovate and expand our facilities. We’ve gone beyond our humble beginnings to now serve thousands of men, women, and children each year!
While our world—and even Wheeler Mission—are ever changing, one thing remains the same: Our commitment to model Christ’s love and provide the help, hope, and healing that change lives.
Transforming Lives
Help, hope, and healing—in action!
Since 1893, we’ve been here to help... thanks to caring individuals like you.
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Transforming Lives
Help, hope, and healing—in action!
Shop to Change Lives
Homeless Services • Residential Programs • Addiction Recovery • Social Enterprises • For Men and Women
Your support changes lives
YOU can make help, hope, and healing possible in more lives across Central and South Central Indiana.
Stories of lives changed
Your support makes it possible!
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The first doorway is only the beginning In under a minute, here is what Wheeler Mission actually is. Not just a place to get through...
Justin’s Story
Charles’s Story
Samuel’s Story
Michael’s Story
Rex’s Story
Our Impact
Help, hope, and healing… made possible by you!
nourishing meals served
nights of safe shelter provided
program completions (men and women)
Individuals moved to stable housing
volunteers served 33,944 hours…saving Wheeler Mission $1,136,789.92 in operations and staffing costs!
* Statistics from one year
Get Involved
You can make a difference for neighbors in need.
Upcoming Events
Come out to support one of our annual events! From our Drumstick Dash to local events throughout the year, we hope you’ll join us to support Wheeler’s life-changing work.
Strength in Our Streets
Strength In Our Streets is a one-day Indiana Fitness Competition that will host an estimated 40, 12 person teams (480 athletes) from CrossFit affiliates and various gyms across Indiana.
100% of the proceeds benefit the work of Wheeler Mission, Indiana’s largest homeless service provider.
Drumstick Dash
Join us on Thanksgiving morning as we “move our feet so others can eat!”® This 4.3 mile or 2.6 mile run/walk in Broad Ripple Village, Indianapolis is one of the largest running events in the nation. People of all ages are invited to join this family-friendly event. With proceeds benefiting Wheeler Mission, every mile you cover encourages our guests along their own journey to help, hope, and healing. You can also particulate virtually!
100 Holes for the Homeless
Think you can play 100 holes of golf in one day? Let’s find out! 100 Holes for the Homeless is a non-traditional golf outing that raises funds for Wheeler Mission. Participants commit to raising money as their entry fee. Every $500 raised provides one month of meals, shelter, and care for a guest at Wheeler Mission! You can register individually or split the 100 Holes with a partner.
Wheeler Mission Pickleball Tournament
Join us for an exhilarating day of mixed doubles pickleball, where players come together for a worthy cause! This tournament isn’t just about the competition; it’s about making a positive impact. 100% of the proceeds from the event will benefit Wheeler Mission, helping provide essential services to those experiencing homelessness in our community.
Drumstick Dash Night at Victory Field
Join our Drumstick Dash mascot, Dash, for a laid-back evening at Victory Field as we promote the 22nd annual Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash. Click the button below to find out more, including how to get discounted tickets!
Bloomington’s Dash 4 Shelter 5K
Support your Bloomington, Monroe County, and South Central Indiana neighbors experiencing homelessness this holiday season! Run or walk along Monroe County’s Karst Farm Greenway, including the Greenway’s new extension heading into Bloomington, all while ensuring Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s guests are lovingly cared for this winter season and beyond. Encourage your family, friends, and colleagues to join you.
100% of the proceeds benefit the work of Wheeler Mission, Indiana’s largest homeless service provider.
"I came to Wheeler Mission planning to stay six months. It ended up changing my life."
The path out of homelessness isn`t always simple. For many, it requires healing from addiction, overcoming trauma, rebuilding relationships, and discovering a renewed sense of purpose.
Because everyone deserves dignity. Everyone deserves hope. And everyone deserves the opportunity for a brighter future. 💙
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From addiction and homelessness to faith, sobriety, and purpose.
For nearly 30 years, Justin battled addiction and lost everything he once held dear. Today, he`s walking in freedom, restoring relationships, and helping other men find the same hope and healing he discovered.
Because of the support of our community, stories like Justin`s are possible. Read how God transformed his life and how he`s now helping others take their next steps toward a brighter future. 💙
Read Justin`s story by clicking the link in our bio.
#WheelerMission #StoriesOfHope #LifeChange #HopeRestored
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength." — Isaiah 40:31
When we feel weary, discouraged, or overwhelmed, God offers the strength we need to keep moving forward.
May this Sunday be a reminder that we don`t have to carry our burdens alone. God is faithful to renew, restore, and sustain us through every challenge. Amen.
Graduation is a milestone — not a finish line.
For the men and women who complete our programs, Wheeler Mission`s support doesn`t end here. Through Supportive Care and ongoing community, we keep walking alongside them long after the ceremony. 🎓
This is healing — support that lasts.
Twenty-plus years. Countless lives impacted. One shared commitment to our community.
As we celebrate the legacy of the Drumstick Dash, we`re honored to recognize five sponsors who have stood with us for more than two decades.
Thank you to Huntington Bank, @krogerco, LOR Corporation, @cumulusmedia , and @printing.partners for your incredible dedication and partnership.
Your support has helped turn a race into a tradition and a tradition into an impact that lasts all year long. ❤️
As we remember September 11, we honor those who lost their lives, those who answered the call to serve, and all who continue to carry their legacy forward. ✝️
Emergency shelter is essential. But it`s only the first doorway. 🚪
Wheeler Mission will always provide a safe place to sleep, a meal, and compassionate care for people in crisis. That will never change. What we want you to see now is what comes after — the hope and healing that shelter makes possible.
This is help. And help is just the beginning.
Serve Together. Change Lives Together. 💙
Looking for a meaningful way to make an impact with your coworkers, family, church group, small group, or friends? Wheeler Mission offers volunteer opportunities for groups of all sizes to serve our neighbors experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Whether you`re serving a meal, helping with a special project, or supporting one of our campuses, your time can make a lasting difference.
Gather your group and join us in bringing help and hope to those who need it most.
Find current volunteer opportunities by clicking the link in our bio. 🔗
#WheelerMission #VolunteerTogether #ServeWithPurpose #CommunityImpact
This Labor Day, we celebrate the dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters who make our mission possible every day.
Through their compassion, service, and hard work, hope is shared, lives are impacted, and our neighbors across Central Indiana receive the care and support they need. 💙
"It changed the frown I had on my face to a smile."
Wheeler Mission is more than a shelter.
At Wheeler, every door leads to lives changed — the door of Help, the door of Hope, and ultimately the door of Healing. But lasting transformation takes an engaged community. No effort is too small.
Learn more by clicking the link in our bio.
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." — John 1:5
Even in life`s most difficult moments, God`s light continues to shine. Hope can be found in unexpected places, and new beginnings often emerge from seasons of struggle.
Today, may we be reminded that no darkness is greater than the light of Christ. Amen.
Looking for a meaningful way to give back?
Volunteers are at the heart of Wheeler Mission`s work. From serving meals and organizing donations to assisting with special events, there are countless ways to make a difference.
Ready to get involved?
Join our volunteer team and help bring hope to those who need it most. 💙
Find current volunteer opportunities by clicking the link in our bio.
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