20 Mar Hey kids, this one’s for YOU! (And parents too!)
Kids have huge hearts and regularly want to serve their homeless neighbors. But explaining the complexity of homelessness and addiction is one tough job! We've created a helpful handout for...
New Test Blog
20 Mar “You truly make things better.”
This piece was authored by Alex Pollock, a High Impact volunteer at our Center for Women & Children. Listening, building relationships & refining a craft. I’ve been volunteering at Wheeler since January 2018. I...
12 Mar Learning to Love Again
“I’ve seen miracles and I am a miracle… a surviving miracle.” Barbara remembers the first time she reached for a bottle of alcohol. She got married at 16, but the marriage...
12 Mar From shackles to shamrocks…Remembering St. Patrick.
Who was St. Patrick? “But I fear nothing, because of the promises of heaven.” Did you know it was St. Patrick that uttered those famous words? To “honor” St. Patrick this Sunday, people...
07 Mar “God is refining me…”
This piece was authored by Lisa, a guest in our Higher Ground Addiction Recovery Program for women. "Anything that sits on the throne of your heart in place of God is...
06 Mar People Come and Go.
This story is shared by William Bumphus, Director of Wheeler Mission's Shelter for Men. People come and go, especially in this cold. It’s Winter Contingency at Wheeler Mission. And right now, our...
28 Feb Become a Prayer Partner!
(This post has been updated for January 2020.) Prayer. It's what sustains us! Do you ever look at Wheeler Mission, maybe scan our Facebook page, read our newsletters, catch some news coverage,...
22 Feb “Rick, can’t your guests just get a job?” (Part 2)
"Rick, can't your guests just get a job? In my blog two weeks ago, I addressed a common question I get about Wheeler Mission’s guests: “Rick, can’t your guests just get...
14 Feb “Rick, can’t your guests just get a job?” (Part 1)
Dear friend, Homelessness is a complicated tragedy, affecting a range of individuals and families. The causes are seemingly endless, and appropriate solutions vary person to person. At Wheeler, I get lots of...