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;...
This piece was authored by Ginny Cain, Vice Chair of Wheeler Mission's Board of Directors. My introduction. Before I began my work with Wheeler Mission, I had given small donations. But my real experience began when I first toured the Men’s Residential Center in the early 1990s....
A note from Allison Melangton: Dear friend, I’m thrilled, humbled, and overjoyed to share that last week, we officially announced that--while we still have more funds to raise--we hope to break ground soon and begin expansion! Earlier this summer, Lilly Endowment generously granted Wheeler Mission $3 million for...
I have some incredible news to share with you! Last year, Wheeler Mission launched a $12 million capital campaign to expand our Center for Women & Children in Indianapolis. This past Wednesday, we officially announced that—while we still have more funds to raise—we hope to break...
A note from Allison Melangton. Dear friend, Summer is rapidly coming to an end—and what a HOT summer it's been! It seems I can’t turn on the news without catching coverage of the relentless heat. Story after story shows images of our homeless neighbors downtown, and that breaks...
This piece is authored by Michele, a volunteer who has served meals, watched children at the CWC, helped in the Donation Center, and tutored. An unforgettable experience. Although I have volunteered in different capacities for several years at Wheeler’s Center for Women & Children, my experience serving...
This piece is guest authored by Mary Muncy, a summer development intern at Wheeler Mission. A note from Rick. One the best parts of my job is taking a faithful Wheeler supporter on a tour and hearing him or her say, “Wow! I had no idea Wheeler...
A note from Allison Melangton. Dear friend, Hot dogs, fireworks, the beach…4th of July is the best excuse to kick back and relax. The holiday celebrates our nation's freedom, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the weekend, we enjoy many traditions such as family...
Remember summer breaks from school? Trips to the pool, summer camp in the woods, s’mores by the fire, biking the neighborhood…summer was the best! Now, imagine summertime with none of that. For the kiddos at our Center for Women & Children, summer poses its own set of...
This piece is guest authored by Heather Koers, a former Wheeler Mission volunteer and employee. A beginning. In 2014, I walked into Wheeler Mission as a kitchen volunteer. I had been very active in a local homeless shelter when I lived in Northern California. I missed my...
