Marquisha has been to the Mission once before. When her son was just three months old, she came here after a domestic violence situation put them both in danger. “I was torn up emotionally, physically – and depressed. God may have guided me here, but...
Sagamore Institute had the pleasure of hosting an event in May where they presented Baylor University’s Institute for Religious Studies recent research on homelessness. Troy Riggs, from Sagamore Institute and Rick Alvis, from Wheeler Mission, both spoke about the current needs in Indianapolis. Troy Riggs is...
On Friday, May 12, 2017, Rick Alvis was named the 2017 Male Spirit Award Winner for the many ways that he has lived a life of sacrifice. Each year, Harrison & Moberly, LLP and Indianapolis Monthly together with Marti Starkey honor individuals who exhibit the...
Jason was born into a happy home, but he wasn’t happy. “I never wanted for anything, but that didn’t stop me from causing havoc. I was always drinking, in trouble with the law, and dropped out of school at 16.” As an adult, he married and...
Recently, Rick was interviewed on the radio by Mark Eckel with Comenius Institute. Rick shared his vision for Wheeler Mission, how Wheeler partners with other ministries in the community to serve the homeless, and shares stories of struggle, hope and recovery. [button size='large' style='' text='Listen Here'...
When a pair of Taylor University students saw a need among homeless shelters, they did something about it. Business students Keaton Hendricks and Eric Cellier, founders of Sky Footwear Socks, are helping the homeless one pair of socks at a time buy donating a pair to...
Francine grew up in a happy home with her mother and stepfather, but she wasn’t at peace. “I wanted my mother to be with my biological father. He was a heroin user but, as a kid, I didn’t understand,” she says. “I was a problem...
We're so grateful that Vice President-elect Governor Mike Pence came to help us serve meals at our Shelter for Men. We're seeing a record number of men and women seeking food and shelter, and we're honored to have had his support over the years. [vc_video link='https://youtu.be/0sucQOs_Tkc'] ...
Wheeler Mission has developed a new initiative to provide a unique opportunity for women who have survived homelessness, addictions, and brokenness. Restored Creations is the social enterprise of Wheeler Mission’s Center for Women & Children in Indianapolis and Bloomington, Indiana. Attached to each handcrafted soy...
Johnny began using drugs and alcohol when he was just 19. His habit escalated over the years, costing him jobs and landing him a three-year prison term for drug and burglary charges. “You wouldn’t have wanted to be around me in those days,” he says. Then...