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...
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'...
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...
Health and homelessness typically don’t coincide. Living in places not meant for habitation and having little access to personal hygiene products, healthy food, drinking water, vaccinations, and general health care makes the homeless population very susceptible to diminishing health conditions. A leading cause of emergencies...
Where Mercy and Truth Meet: Homeless Women of Wheeler Speak is a work of literature and art, created with honesty and heart, by women whose voices haven’t always been heard, women who have found themselves in the desperate circumstance of homelessness. The anthology is published by...