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...
Have you ever heard, or thought, that it must be easier to be homeless during the summer, that the only real weather-emergency is during the winter? The reality is just the opposite. For our homeless neighbors, and agencies like Wheeler Mission, summer poses incredible threats...
This piece was guests authored by Dana Jones, Wheeler Mission’s Bloomington Area Program Director. A dynamic community. A growing need. Nestled in the rolling hills of beautiful South-Central Indiana is the picturesque city of Bloomington—where I’ve loved working for almost 19 years. Just north of Lake Monroe...
This piece was authored by Susan Jones, a Center for Women & Children volunteer and Mary Wheeler Circle member. It’s 1:00 p.m. on a Friday afternoon at the Center for Women & Children. One or two at a time, several of us volunteers make our way...
You’ve just turned 40, with three young children in school. You’re juggling a career, mortgage, and caring for your young family. College tuition for the kids is looming, and you’re trying to boost your retirement savings. But you want to be charitable! You want to build...
A note from Allison Melangton. Dear friend, Wow, this winter sure has been one for the books! Can you remember back a few months ago, to those awful January days where wind chill plunged us into frigid, sub-zero temperatures? As I sat bundled inside, the bitter wind outside my...
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 parents, teachers, Sunday school teachers, care givers, etc. to use with the little people in...
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 questions about our guests and their needs. One of the most common being, “Rick, can’t...
Dear Wheeler Mission, In this envelope there is $100. I earned this by baby sitting my 6-year-old neighbor before school every morning. I want to give you this so you can help more people in need. Sincerely, Katie An honor to steward. Isn't this heartwarming? I've had the pleasure of...