Hope changes lives.
Hope starts here.
Hope
starts here.
Help and healing for struggling neighbors
Since 1893, we’ve been here to help... thanks to caring individuals like you.
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.
Winter at Wheeler Mission
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!
Arthur’s Story
Kenneth’s Story
Michael’s Story
Ned’s Story
Eddie’s Story
Alex’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.
Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Wheeler Mission! 👔
Today we honor the men who lead with love, serve with strength, and seek God’s heart in their journey through fatherhood.
📖 “The righteous who walks in his integrity—blessed are his children after him.”
— Proverbs 20:7
To every dad who’s working to become the man God created him to be — we see you. We’re cheering you on. And we thank God for you.
This Father’s Day, we asked the Men at Wheeler Mission to leave messages for their dads or father figures in their life. 📞
And their words? Honest. Hopeful. Heartfelt.
These Voicemails of Hope are full of grace and restoration — just like the mission we live out every day.
To every dad striving to grow, heal, and lead — you are seen, loved, and not forgotten.
We were honored to welcome members of the @indianafever to our Center for Women & Children last week! 🏀
Their time, hearts, and helping hands made a big impact—and brought a whole lot of joy to our guests. Thank you, Indiana Fever, for showing up and serving with love!
Only 2 weeks to go! ⛳️
100 Holes for the Homeless is almost here — and it’s not too late to make your impact.
By golfing, fundraising, or donating, you`re providing shelter, meals, and Gospel-centered care for neighbors in crisis.
👉 Sign up or support a golfer today: Link in bio.
“I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret… I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:12–13 (ESV)
Life comes with both valleys and mountaintops — and yet, through it all, God remains our strength. Whether you`re in a season of hardship or joy, know that He is with you, sustaining you, and using your journey for His glory. 🙏
100 holes. One epic day. A mission that matters.
Want to be part of it without swinging a club? ⛳️
Volunteer at 100 Holes for the Homeless!
From cheering golfers on to helping with logistics, every volunteer plays a vital role in raising funds for those experiencing homelessness in our community.
Click the link in bio to find the perfect fit for you!
A hot meal. A warm bed. The hope of the Gospel.
All of this — for just $35 a month.
By joining Wheeler Mission’s Circle of Hope, your monthly gift becomes a lifeline. In one year, a $35/month commitment provides:
🍽️ 204 hot, nourishing meals
🛏️ 204 safe nights of shelter
🕊️ Countless opportunities to encounter God`s love
You can help rescue, restore, and renew lives… every single month. Become part of the Circle of Hope today and walk alongside us in the fight against homelessness: Link in bio.
Journey Back to Hope: Arthur`s Transformation 🌟
When Arthur walked through Wheeler Mission`s doors this time, it was different. After years of struggle, faith brought him back to seek change. Raised in a loving family, he fought his way through pain, loss, and homelessness, feeling lost without guidance.
But everything shifted when he realized he needed to sit still and let God lead. At Wheeler, Arthur found more than shelter—he found community, purpose, and clarity. Now mentoring others and dreaming of honoring his heritage, he`s ready to embrace the future.
“I see my life making a major change,” he reflects. And this time, he’s not running! 🙌
Watch Arthur’s inspiring journey here: Link in bio.
Today is Global Running Day — and there’s no better time to register for 2025 Drumstick Dash! 🏃♂️
Every step you take this Thanksgiving morning helps provide meals, shelter, and Christ-centered care for neighbors experiencing homelessness.
📍 Whether you walk, run, or jog — you`re doing it for a purpose.
🦃 Sign up today and #MoveYourFeetSoOthersCanEat: Link in bio.
Summer is almost here — and our shelters are full of men, women, and children seeking relief from the heat, a clean bed, and compassionate care.☀️
Our guests arrive daily with little to nothing. You can help meet their most basic needs.
Here’s what we need the most during the warmer months:
☀️ Clear/transparent water bottles
☀️ Spray sunscreen
☀️ Bottled water
☀️ Deodorant
☀️ Wash cloths
☀️ Bus passes
These simple items bring comfort, dignity, and hope to our neighbors in crisis — and show them that they are seen and loved.
We’re honored to share that Wheeler Mission has received two awards from the CityGate Network 2025 Media Innovation Competition! 🏆
We were awarded the Award of Excellence for both our Annual Report and Website — two tools we use to share the impact of your support and the life-changing stories happening every day at Wheeler.
A huge thank you to our dedicated team and supporters who help make this work possible.
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 📖
Accepting help isn’t weakness—it’s community in action. At Wheeler, we believe that healing happens when we walk together. Whether you’re offering a hand or reaching for one, you’re reflecting God’s design for mutual support and care.
This Sunday, may we all be willing to carry and be carried. 💛
