Women Helping Women
05 Feb Substance Abuse & Mental Health
This piece was authored by Lisa Hoffman, LMHC, LCAC, and Program Director at our Center for Women & Children. Reflecting on concerns of substance abuse and mental health… A senior guest has a combination referred to as a "dual diagnosis." The sad thing about this is that...
24 Jan Testimony Training Workshop
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. 1 Peter 3:15 (ESV) Sharing the Reason for Our Hope On October 7th, a Sunday afternoon,...
08 Jan God Equips Those He Calls
Chris (pictured right) is one of our remarkable High Impact volunteers at our Center for Women & Children in Indianapolis. Read below and hear from her about her experience serving our women. What do you do for a living? I am a retired registered nurse. I had...
27 Dec These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things!🎄🎁🍪
Christmas can be an intensely difficult time when you're homeless and/or battling addiction. The season of "good news and great joy" can be overshadowed by loneliness, overwhelming circumstances, and crushing disappointment. So when guests arrive at Wheeler Mission, we pull out all the stops to provide...
20 Dec Ashley Brown – A Center for Women & Children Volunteer
The ministry at Wheeler's Center for Women & Children (CWC) would not be possible without its dedicated volunteers. Volunteers get front row seats to the joy, pain, milestones, setbacks, and miracles that happen every day inside the CWC. Our volunteers are valued partners, friends, and allies --...
04 Dec Revive Family Program
Relief from the cold. Several years ago, we served a young woman named *Jill and her two small boys. Jill and her boys had been sleeping in her car because Jill was afraid that if it was discovered that she was homeless with her children, her...
15 Nov We’re overflowing…and it’s ONLY November!
A late night. It’s 11:00 p.m., and I just walked into my house from the Center for Women & Children (CWC). I’m typing in bed, my computer propped up on three pillows, and am sandwiched between a set of sheets with three blankets on top. Its cold...
14 Nov But where’s the bathroom?!
A problematic floorpan. Okay, friends. Allow me to open with a scenario: (Men, if you are reading, maybe this is a good time to go walk the dog or do the dishes...
01 Nov Transformation and JOY at the Center for Women & Children!
What makes the Center for Women & Children so special? Transformation and miracles happen every day. Here's just a peak into our world. Remember, this joy wouldn't be possible if it weren't for our caring friends and partners...