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!
Michael’s Story
Rex’s Story
Zachariah’s Story
James’ Story
Mackenzie’s Story
Matthew’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.
You can help bring one more struggling person inside tonight.
A gift to Wheeler Mission provides more than a meal or a bed. It offers safety, care, and the opportunity to experience God’s love in a real and life-changing way.
For many, this is the first step toward recovery and a new beginning.
Don’t wait. Give today and be part of someone’s story of hope: Link in bio.
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Isaiah 43:19
God is always at work, bringing new life, renewed hope, and love into every season. Even in uncertain moments, something new is growing.
Let this be your reminder: a fresh start is always possible.
We’re incredibly grateful for the team from Cummins CSSNA Commercial Finance for spending time with Wheeler Mission!
Thank you for showing up with compassion and purpose! We couldn’t do this work without volunteers like you. ❤️
A year of impact. A future full of hope.
In 2025, lives were changed, care was provided, and the compassion of Wheeler Mission and our community made it all possible. Because of your support, neighbors in need found help, hope, and a path forward.
As we look ahead to 2026, we remain committed to serving with purpose and continuing this mission together. Thank you for being part of every story of transformation. 💙
To see our 2025 Annual Report visit the link in our bio.
Our shelves need a quick restock, and you can help meet some very real, very immediate needs.
Right now, we’re in need of:
- New men`s underwear (all sizes)
- Ibuprofen and Tylenol
- Pillows
- Twin sheet sets
- Diapers (sizes 6 & 7), pull-ups (sizes 4T-5T), and adult pull-on diapers (large)
These everyday essentials make a big difference for the men, women, and families we serve. If you’re able to give, we’d be so grateful.
Every item donated is a step toward care, comfort, and dignity. 💙
Melissa Jones joins Voices of Hope to share how Restored Creations — Wheeler Mission’s social enterprise — is helping women rebuild their confidence and find hope after trauma. Through creativity, community, and purpose‑driven work, women are discovering healing and a renewed sense of worth.
Listen to this impactful episode of Voices of Hope by clicking the link in our bio 🔗
#centerforwomenandchildren #indianapolis #homelessness #restoredcreations
You can make a difference right here, right now.
Volunteers are the heart of Wheeler Mission. Whether you’re serving meals, sorting donations, working our events or simply showing up, your time brings hope to those who need it most.
Take the next step and sign up today. Be part of something bigger: Link in bio.
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Wheeler Mission!
Today we celebrate the love, strength, and care that mothers share so freely. May God bless all mothers with His guidance, grace, and peace as they nurture, protect, and inspire the next generation.
We’re so grateful for the students from Indiana University School of Medicine who spent time serving at our Cornerstone Living houses! 🌱
From landscaping to property clean-up, their hard work made a meaningful impact on the spaces our residents call home.
Thank you for helping us create a more welcoming environment for those on their journey toward stability. 💙
This May, you can make a real difference in the lives of neighbors in need.
Your donations of everyday essentials help men, women, and children feel cared for and supported. We are currently accepting:
-New men`s underwear (all sizes)
- Ibuprofen and Tylenol
- Pillows
- Twin sheet sets
- Diapers (sizes 6 & 7), pull-ups (sizes 4T-5T), and adult pull-on diapers (large)
Join us in making a lasting impact. Drop off donations or learn more at the link in our bio.
Prayer is at the heart of life transformation at Wheeler. 🙏 Today, on the National Day of Prayer, we’re grateful for the way God is working in the lives of the men in our programs.
Join us in praying for continued healing, hope, and new beginning. 🤍
From the edge of giving up to a new beginning.
Michael’s journey is one of loss, resilience, and hope restored. After losing his home, health challenges, and nearly everything familiar, he found himself at his lowest point, living in his car and unsure of what came next.
In that darkness, something shifted. A moment of faith, a decision to keep going, and eventually, a lifeline through Wheeler Mission.
Today, Michael is rebuilding. Not just stability, but purpose. Not just survival, but hope.
This is what a second chance looks like: Link in bio.
