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'...
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...
Wheeler Mission and other homeless service providers are preparing for more guests. For more information, please read https://wishtv.com/2017/02/14/homeless-advocates-ramping-up-services-with-closure-of-the-jungle/...
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...
Every day in Bloomington and surrounding communities, hundreds of our neighbors are experiencing homelessness. In an effort to provide some of the basic necessities for those less fortunate, Wheeler Mission is launching a new outreach in South Central Indiana called A Season of ThanksGIVEmas! With the...
Following unanimous votes by both Boards of Directors, Wheeler Mission in Indianapolis and Backstreet Missions in Bloomington officially merged on October 1, 2015. For twenty years, Backstreet Missions has served the homeless and marginalized citizens of the greater Bloomington area with compassion and love. Upon President...
Move your feet so others can eat! Join us Thanksgiving morning in Broad Ripple for the 14th annual Drumstick Dash! Click here to visit our Drumstick Dash website!...