16 Oct Hold a drive for Wheeler (and have fun doing it!)
Companies, schools, churches, friends! You can make an impact for Wheeler Mission TOGETHER! Did you know...
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09 Oct Preparing for Winter Contingency in Bloomington
Last week, I shared about Winter Contingency in Indianapolis. From November 1—March 31, we transform any usable space into sleeping areas, sheltering anyone in need of warmth and shelter. No one is turned away. This week, read on to learn about Winter Contingency in Bloomington,...
02 Oct Preparing for Winter Contingency in Indianapolis
While autumn may have just arrived, cold weather isn’t too far behind. With temperatures about to dip, our team at Wheeler Mission is already preparing for our busiest season. Enter Winter Contingency. Did you know that Indianapolis has no municipally run shelter? That means that for thousands...
25 Sep Wheeler Mission Store — A Thrift Store With A Cause!
Our Social Enterprise For all you bargain hunters, treasure seekers, decorators, and up-cyclers--did you know that Wheeler Mission has its very own thrift store? Selling quality clothing, household knick-knacks, furniture, appliances, and more…the Wheeler Mission Store is a treasure-trove for all sorts of shoppers. There’s something...
18 Sep Run, Walk…and VOLUNTEER!
With Thanksgiving just 10 short weeks away, we're gearing up for our 17th annual Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash! Last week, I shared all the reasons why the Dash should be a part of your holiday plans. It's a spectacular event, raising funds and awareness for...
11 Sep Lace up, Indy! It’s almost time to DASH!
Find your running (or walking) shoes, grab your strollers, dust off your turkey hats…and get ready to “move your feet so others can eat!” Join the cause! In its 17th year, the Drumstick Dash rallies the community to raise funds and awareness for our neighbors experiencing homelessness....
04 Sep “Thank you for holding up our arms.”
A note from Rick. Last year, Wheeler Mission launched the Mary Wheeler Circle, a vibrant association for women to come together to support and serve our Center for Women & Children (CWC) in Indianapolis. Circle members donate funds, volunteer their time, and periodically gather to learn...
28 Aug My Experience at Wheeler Mission
This piece is guest authored by Mary Muncy, a summer development intern at Wheeler Mission. I gained so much more...
21 Aug “Back to School” for homeless children – Part 2
Last week, I shared how homelessness significantly disrupts a child’s education. If you missed it, you can read the blog here. So…how do we work to mend the tragedy of a broken education? Wheeler’s Center for Women & Children (CWC) The average family stays at the CWC for...
14 Aug “Back to School” for homeless children – Part 1
Imagine a 12-year old girl named Anne. Anne’s family has been homeless for over a year. In this season, they’ve moved numerous times from family member to family member, shelter to shelter. She’s changed schools at least three times. The moves have been unexpected and rapid;...